Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days - Season 1 - Eps 3: Ancient Mariners

1989-10-2550 min⭐ 7.3/10

In Dubai, the crew finds a good dhow to take to Mumbai. Along the way, Palin bonds with the dhow's crew, lets one listen to a Bruce Springsteen song, and develops a bad case of diarrhea. Palin mentions he drove the distance from London to the Black Sea in one weekend. Palin has said in interviews that he wants to meet up with the dhow's crew and thank them again for their gracious hospitality.

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About Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

Title: Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

First Air Date: 1989-10-11

Last Air Date: 1989-11-22

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.3/10 (from 25 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 7

Network: BBC One

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC

Synopsis

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.

Cast

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

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Don Bannerman

Don Bannerman

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Chris Collins

Chris Collins

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Basil Pao

Basil Pao

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Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

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David Powers

David Powers

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Terry Jones

Terry Jones

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Alan Whicker

Alan Whicker

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