Around the World in 80 Days

19891 seriesEntertainment / Travel
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Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and circumnavigate the globe, travelling by land and sea.

The Challenge: Episode Image
Episode 1The Challenge

...Michael Palin. The Challenge. Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.

Arabian Frights: Episode Image
Episode 2Arabian Frights

...Michael Palin. Arabian Frights. Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.

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Episode 3Ancient Mariners

...Michael Palin. Ancient Mariners. Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.

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Episode 4A Close Shave

...Michael Palin. A Close Shave. Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

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Episode 5Oriental Express

...Michael Palin. Oriental Express. Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship. Contains upsetting scenes.

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Episode 6Far East and Farther East

...Michael Palin. Far East and Farther East. Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.

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Episode 7Dateline to Deadline

...Michael Palin. Dateline to Deadline. With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.

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