Sahara with Michael Palin (2002)

10/13/2002 (GB) • 1h

Documentary

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Palin

Self - Presenter

4 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2002 | 4 Episodes

Season 1 of Sahara with Michael Palin premiered on October 13, 2002.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

africa

mountain

morocco

sahara desert

travel

desert

culture

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