About this series
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
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Quick facts
First Aired
1989
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
30
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Challenge
Palin accepts the offer from the BBC to attempt going around the world in 80 days. After boarding the Orient Express at Victoria Station in London, he reminisces on his rigorous pr…
S01E02
Arabian Frights
Palin arrives in Egypt, only to find difficulty getting a train to Cairo. When in the capital, he attends a local soccer match and appears in a cameo role in an Egyptian film. Afte…
S01E03
Ancient Mariners
In Dubai, the crew finds a good dhow to take to Mumbai. Along the way, Palin bonds with the dhow's crew, lets one listen to a Bruce Springsteen song, and develops a bad case of dia…
S01E04
A Close Shave
In Mumbai, Palin finds himself a week behind Phileas Fogg. He is able to find a train from there to Chennai in the south. Before leaving Mumbai, he runs into an astrologist who, af…
S01E05
Oriental Express
Palin takes a boat from Singapore on to Hong Kong, where he wins big in a horse race, is attacked by a cockatoo and meets up with his friend Basil Pao. He attends a party thrown in…
S01E06
Far East Farther East
In Shanghai, he gets some herbal remedies to help him on the rest of his trip. He and Basil take in a Chinese jazz band. After parting with Basil the next day, he takes a ferry to …
S01E07
Dateline to Deadline
Arriving in the United States only two days back of Fogg, Palin spends night one in America onboard the embedded Queen Mary. After a few days, he boards an Amtrak and travels to Gl…
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Questions about Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
How many seasons does Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days have?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days has 1 season and 7 episodes total.
What genre is Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days is a Documentary series.
Who stars in Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
The cast of Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days includes Michael Palin.
What is the TMDB rating for Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 30 votes.
