Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

Documentary

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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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

01.Around the World in 80 Days (1989)

59m

2020-10-04

01.Around the World in 80 Days (1989)

59m

Aired 2020-10-04

Michael Palin revisits his first groundbreaking travel series, and fans, including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley, reflect on his achievement.

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EP 02

02.Pole to Pole (1992)

59m

2020-10-11

02.Pole to Pole (1992)

59m

Aired 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.

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EP 03

03.Full Circle (1997)

59m

2020-10-18

03.Full Circle (1997)

59m

Aired 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.

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EP 04

04.Sahara (2002)

59m

2020-10-25

04.Sahara (2002)

59m

Aired 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.

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