Around the World in 80 Days 

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Creator:

Jules Verne

Stars:

Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins

2 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Palin	...	Self - Presenter 7 episodes, 1989

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.

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Plot Keywords:

trip around the world | race against time | tv mini series | traveller | briton abroad | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Trivia

A TV movie made for the A&E network.

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Quotes

Michael Palin: [on the train to Shanghai] There's a small army of 50 staff on this train. I'm not quite sure what they all do but yesterday I saw one energetically sloshing a wet mop up and down our corridor. It didn't seem to be doing the carpet any good at all.

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Crazy Credits

During the credits of the series finale, Palin meets his friends at BBC offices to formally present his souvenirs he promised to collect on his trip.

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Connections

Referenced in What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)

User Reviews

Hugely enjoyable globetrotting trip

This is my favourite of Michael Palin's irresistable travel shows, and despite the fact that I know the outcome, I revisit it over and over.

The sights from London to Cairo, Shanghai to Tokyo, and Aspen to New York are breathtaking to see, and Michael Palin's delightfully humorous and informative commentary is a joy.

The journey retains all of its excitement every time I view it, and I hope I will never grow tired of it.

I recommend that all lovers of travel see this, and anyone else for that matter, as the sights are fantastic to see from your own armchair.

Details

Official Sites:

Palin's Travels

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1989 (UK)

Also Known As:

80 nap alatt a Föld körül Michael Palinnel

Filming Locations:

Alexandria, Egypt

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min (7 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1