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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin Episodes

    Dateline to DeadlineSeries 1

    7/7 With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.

    Far East and Farther EastSeries 1

    6/7 Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.

    Oriental ExpressSeries 1

    5/7 Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

    A Close ShaveSeries 1

    4/7 Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

    Ancient MarinersSeries 1

    3/7 Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.

    Arabian FrightsSeries 1

    2/7 Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.

    The ChallengeSeries 1

    1/7 Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg's adventure.