Around the World in 80 Days (1989-1989)
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- 49min
- Documentary, Adventure
- TV Mini 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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- 2 wins & 6 nominations.
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Series Cast
| Michael Palin | ... |
Self - Presenter
(7 episodes, 1989)
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Basil Pao | ... |
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Chris Collins | ... |
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| Terry Gilliam | ... |
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| Terry Jones | ... |
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(1 episode, 1989)
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| Nour El-Sherif | ... |
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Alan Whicker | ... |
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Max Votolato | ... |
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Jim McGrath | ... |
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(1 episode, 1989)
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Don Bannerman | ... |
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David Powers | ... |
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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. Written by Kathy Li |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Episode 3: Ancient Mariners turned out to be a high point of the production: Palin himself remarks that he and his crew felt warmly welcomed by the crew of the dhow, Al Sham, like they were family and that he thought he might never see any of them again. Twenty years later Palin retraced part of his journey through the Middle East in Around the World in 20 Years (2008) and inquired with the original company that booked his passage on the dhow. His investigation led him to be reunited with the dhow's captain at his home in the Indian province of Gujarat along with several of the surviving crew. Palin reported that the Al Sham had sunk after catching fire while being towed for repairs on the Indian Ocean. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Holiday Special (1989). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the credits of the series finale, Palin meets his friends at BBC offices to formally present his souvenirs he promised to collect on his trip. See more » |
| Quotes |
Michael Palin:
So, this is Poona. Bit of a disappointment really. See more » |