Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days 1989
What is Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days?
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 1989
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Format
- 1 season · 7 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 7 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Michael Palin races around the globe without flying, echoing Phileas Fogg’s legendary 80‑day trek.”
- Witty narration by Michael Palin
- Shows diverse cultures and landscapes
- Engaging travel challenge
- Ground‑only travel limits speed
- Production reflects its 1989 era
Watch it if you enjoy witty travel documentaries with a classic literary challenge.
Suitable for general audiences; light‑hearted and informative.
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What is the series about?
Michael Palin attempts to copy Phileas Fogg’s journey, travelling around the world without flying in 80 days.
How many episodes does it have?
It was broadcast as a seven‑part series.
When was it first aired?
It premiered on BBC1 from 11 October to 22 November 1989.
Who presents the show?
The series is presented by comedian and actor Michael Palin.
Which network aired the series?
It aired on the BBC1 channel in the United Kingdom.
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