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Annapurna to Everest
Episode 3 of 6
Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive.
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. During a Gurkha recruitment Palin is disturbed by Maoist insurgents, but survives to suffer as he climbs to 15,000 feet and sees the majesty of Annapurna Sanctuary. In Kathmandu he is blessed by the Nepalese king before meeting some holy men. Crossing into Tibet he meets his first yaks at the highest monastery in the world before heading up the Rongbuk glacier towards the summit of Everest.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Palin |
| Producer | John-Paul Davidson |
Broadcasts
Sun 17 Oct 200421:00BBC One London- Thu 27 Mar 200820:00
- Sun 12 Aug 201219:05
- Mon 13 Aug 201202:15
Thu 27 Mar 201414:20BBC Two Scotland- Thu 27 Mar 201414:25BBC Two HD, England, Wales & Northern Ireland only
- Thu 14 Jul 201616:10BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Wed 10 Jan 201814:15BBC Two HD, Northern Ireland, Wales & England only
- Thu 11 Jan 201814:15BBC Two Scotland
- Sat 13 Feb 202120:00
- Sun 14 Feb 202101:30
- Sat 24 Sep 202220:00
- Sun 25 Sep 202202:45
- Sat 13 May 202320:00
- Sun 14 May 202302:45
- Wed 27 Mar 202420:00
- Fri 29 Mar 202402:35
- Wed 12 Feb 202520:00
- Thu 13 Feb 202502:50
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