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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)

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.

3. Ancient Mariners

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

4. A Close Shave

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

5. Oriental Express

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

6. Far East and Farther East

Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.

7. Dateline to Deadline

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