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Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)

TV Mini-Series Documentary  -  49 min  -  Documentary
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Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Writer:

Jules Verne (creator: original concept)
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Season:

1

Year:

1989
2 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Palin ...
Himself - Presenter (7 episodes, 1989)
Terry Gilliam ...
Himself (2 episodes, 1989)
Basil Pao Basil Pao ...
Himself (2 episodes, 1989)
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Storyline

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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TV Mini-Series | Journey

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Official Sites:

Palin's Travels | Add/edit official sites  »

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin See more »

Filming Locations:

Alexandria, Egypt See more »

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Trivia

Michael Palin has revealed that Alan Whicker, Miles Kington, Noel Edmonds and Clive James all turned down the chance to present the series. See more »

Quotes

Terry Gilliam: We trust you Michael, we just don't trust the BBC!
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Connections

Referenced in The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) See more »