London taxi driver and charity fundraiser takes on new challenge in BBC series Destination X
- Perry Richardson
- Jul 22
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 29
London black cab driver and long-time Taxi Charity for Military Veterans volunteer, Daren Parr, is among the contestants in a new BBC One series, Destination X. The programme, hosted by comedian Rob Brydon, sees participants take on a travel-based competition testing endurance, navigation and teamwork across varied locations.
Parr, known in the cab trade for his high-profile fundraising adventures, has previously climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, scaled Mount Meru, and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean. His latest challenge, however, will be in front of the cameras as he competes against other participants in what’s described as an unpredictable and physically demanding journey.
The first airing of Destination X is set for 30 July and will provide viewers a first glimpse of the demanding conditions and remote landscapes the contestants will face. It’s the latest in a line of competition-based reality formats aimed at testing both mental and physical limits.
Speaking ahead of the show’s launch, Daren Parr said: “This was unlike anything I’ve ever done before and that’s saying something. Rowing the Atlantic and climbing Meru and Kilimanjaro were hard and mentally challenging but this was on another level.
“It was an incredible journey, full of surprises and not knowing what to expect put me right out of my comfort zone. I’m so proud to have represented London cabbies and the Taxi Charity on national television and I hope everyone enjoys the show.
“People are asking how I got on, but there will be no spoilers from me.”
