Sahara with Michael Palin
Series Overview
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Sun, Oct 13, 2002
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Dire Straits”
Michael arrives at the border of Niger and Algeria, the most desolate crossing, and then turning north Michael passes through the mountains of the Hoggar massif before pausing in the oil and gas fields of central Algeria. Then onto Libya to attend the very last reunion of the Desert Rats of Tobruk, before turning west along the North Coast past deserted classical sites at Apollonia, Cyrene and Leptis Magna.
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Sahara with Michael Palin
Type: Clip • Published 2016-02-18
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Parker
Nigel Meakin
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Elizabeth Parker
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Nigel Meakin
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What is Sahara with Michael Palin about?
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.
How many seasons does Sahara with Michael Palin have?
Sahara with Michael Palin comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sahara with Michael Palin?
Key cast members in Sahara with Michael Palin include Michael Palin.
Who created or directed Sahara with Michael Palin?
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