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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and circumnavigate the globe, travelling by land and sea.

1. The Challenge (49 mins)

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  • 1. The Challenge
    Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.
    49 mins
  • 2. Arabian Frights
    Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.
    49 mins
  • 3. Ancient Mariners
    Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
    49 mins
  • 4. A Close Shave
    Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.
    49 mins
  • 5. Oriental Express
    Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.
    49 mins
  • 6. Far East and Farther East
    Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.
    49 mins
  • 7. Dateline to Deadline
    With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.
    49 mins
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