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Far East and Farther East

Michael Palin's epic journey following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg. Ten days behind schedule, he sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.

Michael Palin's epic journey following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg. Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan, where the bullet train whisks him to Tokyo. After he has a hilarious night out on the town, he has to find a shipping company willing to take him on a cargo ship across the Pacific, which is his last chance to stay in the race with his fictional rival.

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50 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterMichael Palin
Camera OperatorNigel Walters
Film EditorJonathan Rowdon
DirectorRoger Mills
DirectorClem Vallance

Broadcasts

  • Wed 15 Nov 198921:30
  • Sun 18 Aug 199119:45
  • Tue 7 Jul 199811:05
  • Thu 27 Dec 200110:20
  • Boxing Day 200311:45
  • Mon 31 Dec 200709:25
  • Sat 12 Feb 202220:10
  • Sun 13 Feb 202201:20