Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days - Season 1 - Eps 3: Ancient Mariners
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.
About 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
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Don Bannerman
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Chris Collins
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Basil Pao
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Terry Gilliam
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David Powers
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Terry Jones
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Alan Whicker
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