IMDb >
"Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user reviewsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002) More at IMDbPro »TV mini-series
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Michael Palin (writer)
Seasons:
Release Date:
6 April 2003 (USA)
more
Genre:
Plot:
In this four part BBC television series presented by British comedian and travel presenter Michael Palin...
more
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
2 wins
&
1 nomination
more
User Reviews:
Nicely low key
more (6 total)
Cast
(Series Cast [1]) | Michael Palin | ... | Host (unknown episodes) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
50 min (6 episodes)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Fun Stuff
Movie Connections:
Features Life of Brian (1979)
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (6 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Sahara with Michael Palin" (2002)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| "Budapest to Bamako" | Running the Sahara | Beyond the Expedition: Running the Sahara | Professione: reporter | "Himalaya with Michael Palin" |
|
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
IMDb User Rating: |
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | IMDb TV section | IMDb Documentary section |
| IMDb UK section | Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
Why can't American TV make shows like this? Michael Palin traps around the Sahara, always charming, never condescending and always fun to watch. He floats gently from 'moderately amused' to 'mildly irritated' as the train is 10 hours late, but he never stays down too long. Palin seems genuinely at peace with the strangeness of these places, and goes to learn, and not to fix anything, which is so refreshing. The show lightly touches on the Polisario/Morocco Western Sahara conflict, but doesn't stay there too long.
Nice to see Muslim countries on TV, away from the whole 'terrorism, Al Qaeda, whatever' debate. Quite a few discussions on the Polygamy issue -- which looks like a way to stir up a lively opinion from women in that part of the world.
Small warning: 'where meat comes from' is revealed in this show. In case you are trying to keep the kids ignorant of this.