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Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

2020•7.3/10
Documentary

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7.3/10(3)

Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.

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Production

Firecrest Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 4, 2020

Last Aired

October 25, 2020

Networks

BBC Two

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
E1
Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Air date: 2020-10-04
Michael Palin revisits his first groundbreaking travel series, and fans, including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley, reflect on his achievement.
Pole to Pole (1992)
E2
Pole to Pole (1992)
Air date: 2020-10-11
Michael Palin revisits his second travel series – an ambitious trip from pole to pole. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievements.
Full Circle (1997)
E3
Full Circle (1997)
Air date: 2020-10-18
Michael Palin revisits his third travel series – an epic trip around the Pacific Rim. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievement.
Sahara (2002)
E4
Sahara (2002)
Air date: 2020-10-25
Michael Palin revisits his fourth travel series – a journey to explore the Sahara Desert. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievement.

Cast

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self - Host

Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley

Self

Ade Adepitan

Ade Adepitan

Self

Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve

Self

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self

Ed Byrne

Ed Byrne

Self

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