Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Michael Palin has taken on the task of duplicating Phileas Fogg's feat by attempting to circumnavigate the globe, beginning and ending at the Reform Club in London, in eighty days, using no air travel. He meets Python fans in Greece, eats snake in China, and generally goes from one adventure to another, all the while fighting to make his deadline.
Aired: Oct 11, 1989 Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg...
Aired: Oct 18, 1989 Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.
Aired: Oct 25, 1989 Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Ph...
Aired: Nov 1, 1989 Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.
Aired: Nov 8, 1989 Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.
Aired: Nov 15, 1989 Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.
Aired: Nov 22, 1989 With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres: Documentary
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