Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (1989)

10/11/1989 (GB) • 50m

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Palin

Himself

7 Episodes

Don Bannerman

Himself

7 Episodes

Chris Collins

Himself

7 Episodes

Basil Pao

Himself

7 Episodes

Terry Gilliam

Himself

7 Episodes

David Powers

Himself

7 Episodes

Terry Jones

Himself

7 Episodes

Alan Whicker

Himself

7 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1989 | 7 Episodes

Season 1 of Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days premiered on October 11, 1989.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

travel

miniseries

adventurer

travelogue

travel show

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