Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
Monty Python comedian/writer Michael Palin takes up the famous challenge: to travel around the world in only 80 days. Air travel is forbidden, and wherever possible he uses the same routes and transport as Jules Verne's fictional hero, Phileas Fogg, meeting many interesting characters en route. As he races across continents and against the clock, Michael's charm and ingenuity delights the armchair traveler.
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Fantastic! - AnnieGB
I'm a real fan of Michael. I love the way to takes the world in, experiences and appreciates everything good or bad and this series is no exception. I also like that they keep scenes in which he shows his frustration instead of editing it out, it makes you realize what a exhausting task he had.Around the World in 80 Days - Jude
Unfortunately I was disappointed in Disc 1 and will not be ordering the rest of the set. I had watched some of Michael Palin's shows and enjoyed them, but this one moves very slowly. This was his first attempt at the travel show and obviously he got better at them. It was rather dull and did not grab my attention at all. I did not care if "time was ticking away" on his 80 days.Review - Around the World in 80 Days - maw-
In this series, Palin attempts to recreate the journey recounted in the classic novel of the same name. Honestly, I could watch Palin do anything, he is so charismatic and funny. His interactions with the people he meets are wonderful and warm, unlike many travel hosts who seem to talk down. This is my favourite Palin travelogue.
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Fantastic! - AnnieGB
I'm a real fan of Michael. I love the way to takes the world in, experiences and appreciates everything good or bad and this series is no exception. I also like that they keep scenes in which he shows his frustration instead of editing it out, it makes you ...Around the World in 80 Days - Jude
Unfortunately I was disappointed in Disc 1 and will not be ordering the rest of the set. I had watched some of Michael Palin's shows and enjoyed them, but this one moves very slowly. This was his first attempt at the travel show and obviously he got better ...Review - Around the World in 80 Days - maw-
In this series, Palin attempts to recreate the journey recounted in the classic novel of the same name. Honestly, I could watch Palin do anything, he is so charismatic and funny. His interactions with the people he meets are wonderful and warm, unlike many ...