Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 7 Episodes
50 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Wed, Oct 11, 1989
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Dateline to Deadline”
Arriving in the United States only two days back of Fogg, Palin spends night one in America onboard the embedded Queen Mary. After a few days, he boards an Amtrak and travels to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He takes a balloon ride there and a dogsled trip in Aspen. Realizing he probably should have stayed on the Chicago-bound train, he leaves the Rockies frantically. Eventually arriving in New York, he boards the final ship of his journey dead-even with Phileas Fogg on Day 71. After eight days, he arrives in Felixstowe, touching foot on British soil for the first time in two and a half months. A few train connections later, he arrives at his starting point, the Reform Club, Pall Mall, London, yet is not allowed in. The journey ends 79 days and 7 hours after it began.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clem Vallance, Roger Mills
Michael Palin, Jules Verne
Paddy Kingsland
Clem Vallance
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Palin
Writer
Jules Verne
Writer
Clem Vallance
Director
Paddy Kingsland
Original Music Composer
Clem Vallance
Producer
Roger Mills
Director
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0: FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days about?
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
How many seasons does Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days have?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
Key cast members in Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days include Michael Palin.
Who created or directed Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days was developed and directed by Clem Vallance, Roger Mills.