Around the World 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.
- 1989-1989
- 1 season
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1989
Episode 1
The Challenge
48 mins
Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.
Episode 2
Arabian Frights
48 mins
Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.
Episode 3
Ancient Mariners
49 mins
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
Episode 4
A Close Shave
49 mins
Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.
Episode 5
Oriental Express
49 mins
Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.
Episode 6
Far East and Farther East
49 mins
Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.
Episode 7
Dateline to Deadline
48 mins
With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.