Pole to Pole

1992•1 series•Entertainment / Travel
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Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, travelling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.

Cold Start: Episode Image
Episode 1Cold Start

Michael touches down at the North Pole as he starts his journey south.

Russian Steps: Episode Image
Episode 2Russian Steps

Michael arrives in Leningrad and makes his way across the Soviet Union.

Mediterranean Maze: Episode Image
Episode 3Mediterranean Maze

From Turkey to Egypt via Greece and Cyprus, Michael explores the Mediterranean.

Shifting Sands: Episode Image
Episode 4Shifting Sands

A civil war stops Michael's journey through Sudan before an alternative is found.

Crossing the Line: Episode Image
Episode 5Crossing the Line

Exhausted by the African leg of their journey, the team limps on to Kenya.

Evil Shadow: Episode Image
Episode 7Evil Shadow

Zambia brings dark tidings and a debilitating accident for Michael.

Bitter End: Episode Image
Episode 8Bitter End

Michael is forced to abandon his plans and seek alternatives in the last stretch.

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