Deo Kato made history as the first person to run from Cape Town to London - a journey of truly epic proportions.

Over 518 days and across 21 countries, he pushed the limits of human endurance to achieve what most would consider impossible.

In his first in-depth interview since completing this monumental feat, Deo opens up about a harrowing chapter of his journey: being illegally detained in South Sudan for three weeks, with his loved ones left in agonising uncertainty about his safety and whereabouts.

We delve into Deo’s inspiring mission to trace the story of human migration from Africa to the rest of the world, uncovering how his incredible odyssey mirrors the struggles and triumphs of contemporary migrant journeys.

This episode is a celebration of the unbreakable human spirit and the transformative power of adventure.

From moments of profound connection with strangers to the raw physical and emotional challenges he overcame, Deo’s story will leave you awestruck, inspired, and deeply moved.

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Chapters:00:00 Intro

01:30 How is Deo upon his return?

05:57 The stats behind Deo's journey

10:40 The reason behind Deo's journey

14:37 Deo's 381 Running for Justice campaign

18:13 How Deo operated day by day

20:18 Deo's team back in the UK

21:38 Fundraising from Deo's community

23:15 Others running Africa and how Deo is playing the long game

27:48 The migration of humanity

31:32 Witnessing people flee war zones

37:19 No one willingly leaves their home

40:23 Facing death threats from farmers

49:58 The complex situation in South Africa

53:14 Deo's Legacy of Hope

56:02 Receiving hospitality through strangers

57:44 Struggles at Ugandan border

01:01:59 Struggling to work out the best route forward

01:04:11 Going missing in South Sudan

01:09:18 The difficulties being African travelling through Africa

01:11:56 Arrested under fabricated charges.

01:18:42 Conditions in jail

01:21:31 Getting information from jail to Alice

01:26:55 Released from jail

01:30:17 A renewed sense of purpose

01:34:33 Following the migrant journey through Europe

01:37:50 Travelling alone

01:39:50 Hearing first hand experiences from refugees

01:41:53 Being stopped by police multiple times

01:46:53 Difference in border crossings in Europe

01:49:45 Experiencing goodwill in Europe

01:54:39 Final push to exit Europe in time

01:57:11 Deo's last day

02:00:15 Taking the power back from Downing Street

02:02:37 How Deo's journey mirrors his Mums own migration

02:07:58 How Deo wants to be remembered

02:12:09 The team behind the journey

02:16:40 Would he do it again?