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Around the World in 80 Days Season 1 Episodes

  • 1989-1989
  • 1 Season
  • Documentary, Action & Adventure
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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

Season 1

7 Episodes 1989 - 1989

Episode 1

The Challenge

48 mins

Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.

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Episode 2

Arabian Frights

48 mins

Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.

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Episode 3

Ancient Mariners

49 mins

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.

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Episode 4

A Close Shave

49 mins

Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

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Episode 5

Oriental Express

49 mins

Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

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Episode 6

Far East and Farther East

49 mins

Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.

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Episode 7

Dateline to Deadline

48 mins

With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.

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