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Around the World in 80 Days

Season 1 Episode 6: Far East and Farther East

Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Challenge

1. The Challenge

Aired: Oct 11, 1989

Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate Phileas Fogg...

Episode 2 Arabian Frights

2. Arabian Frights

Aired: Oct 18, 1989

Disaster strikes when Michael misses his connection at the Saudi port of Jeddah.

Episode 3 Ancient Mariners

3. Ancient Mariners

Aired: Oct 25, 1989

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Ph...

Episode 4 A Close Shave

4. A Close Shave

Aired: Nov 1, 1989

Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule.

Episode 5 Oriental Express

5. Oriental Express

Aired: Nov 8, 1989

Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

Episode 7 Dateline to Deadline

7. Dateline to Deadline

Aired: Nov 22, 1989

With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin...

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Info about Around the World in 80 Days

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Adventure, Documentary