Pole to Pole

1992 NR 50m 8.4

Michael Palin undertakes a journey by the most direct route possible with the most land to cross from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Michael Palin packs his bags in this sequel to his round the world in 80 days adventure. This time his journey takes him from the North Pole to the South Pole, in as direct a route as possible, taking him through the eastern part of Africa.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Cold Start

1. Cold Start

Aired: Oct 21, 1992

Palin begins at the North Pole, flying there on a small aeroplane fitted with...

Episode 2 Russian Steps

2. Russian Steps

Aired: Oct 28, 1992

Palin meets up with a Vladimir Lenin impersonator, witnesses a Russian Orthod...

Episode 3 Mediterranean Maze

3. Mediterranean Maze

Aired: Nov 4, 1992

Arriving by ferry to Istanbul, Turkey, Palin stays at the Pera Palas, where A...

Episode 4 Shifting Sands

4. Shifting Sands

Aired: Nov 11, 1992

Arriving in Wadi Halfa, Sudan, Palin boards a train bound for Khartoum, the c...

Episode 5 Crossing the Line

5. Crossing the Line

Aired: Nov 18, 1992

In the old Ethiopian capital of Gondar Palin visits the former home of Empero...

Episode 7 Evil Shadow

7. Evil Shadow

Aired: Dec 2, 1992

In Zambia Palin meets a witch doctor who tells him that he has an "evil shado...

Episode 8 Bitter End

8. Bitter End

Aired: Dec 9, 1992

Despite being unable to reach Antarctica via the Agulhas, all is not lost for...

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Info about Pole to Pole

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Adventure, Documentary