Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime (2020)

7.3 (3 votes)

1 Season

October 4, 2020

English

Documentary

Synopsis

Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Around the World in 80 Days (1989)

Oct 4, 2020

59 min

Michael Palin revisits his first groundbreaking travel series, and fans, including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley, reflect on his achievement.

Pole to Pole (1992)

Oct 11, 2020

59 min

Michael Palin revisits his second travel series – an ambitious trip from pole to pole. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievements.

Full Circle (1997)

Oct 18, 2020

59 min

Michael Palin revisits his third travel series – an epic trip around the Pacific Rim. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievement.

Sahara (2002)

Oct 25, 2020

59 min

Michael Palin revisits his fourth travel series – a journey to explore the Sahara Desert. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievement.