Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
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Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.
Travel with Christy Leung to Western Australia and Queensland, and enjoy breathtaking ocean views. Overcome her fears and go skydiving. Discover the desert on a 4-wheeler and explore the mysterious stone formations. Take on the jungle with ropes courses and get close to wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, and quokkas. Indulge in fresh seafood and beer, and enjoy a picnic in the great outdoors.
Jane McDonald goes on a tour of the place she calls home, Yorkshire, as she explores the history, beauty and warmth of the county she's lived all her life.
The actor makes his way along Hadrian's Wall, built to guard the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in AD122, and covering almost 80 miles in length from the Irish Sea to the North Sea.
China is playing an increasingly important role worldwide. Under President Xi Jinping, substantial investments are being made in communication and cooperation and industrious Chinese people are settling abroad in large numbers. Documentary maker and China expert Ruben Terlou visits them in the new VPRO travel series ‘The World of the Chinese’. Who are they, what do they want to achieve and what impact does their presence have on the local population?
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.
"Call Her Daddy" creator, host and executive producer Alex Cooper is at the top of her game, signing one of the biggest deals in podcast history. This revealing two-part series gives audiences a behind-the-scenes, intimate look at her journey and the defining moments that shaped her influential voice.
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, traveling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure is a 1999 BBC television documentary presented by Michael Palin. It records Palin's travels as he visited many sites where Ernest Hemingway had been. The sites include Spain, Chicago, Paris, Italy, Africa, Key West, Cuba, and Idaho. After the trip was over Michael Palin wrote a book about the journey and his experiences. This book contains both Palin's text and many pictures by Basil Pao, the stills photographer who was on the team.
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.
The untold true story behind the Cold War race to put man into space.
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Join Lionel Messi as he embarks on his historic next chapter—taking North America and Major League Soccer by storm, and ushering in a new era of the game with his Inter Miami CF teammates.
Survivalist Hazen Audel explores how tribal people face-off against the world’s toughest terrains—Jungles, deserts, mountains, forests, plains and desert islands. Featuring the best and most exciting moments of Hazen’s adventures so far this series will show us how different cultures have stood the test of time and survived the planet’s most extreme environments.
In Travels with Agatha with Sir David Suchet, the actor will replicate Poirot author Christie’s journey, which spanned former British Empire territories Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia as part of a trade mission. Each episode will feature one of the five countries.
Enjoy a fun-filled family vacation and create lasting memories together. Follow three pairs of guests on their custom-designed trips. Along the way, enjoy delicious food, exciting activities, and surprise adventures.
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7 episodes • 1989
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Challenge | Oct 11, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Arabian Frights | Oct 18, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Ancient Mariners | Oct 25, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Close Shave | Nov 1, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Oriental Express | Nov 8, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Far East Farther East | Nov 15, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Dateline to Deadline | Nov 22, 1989 | 0.0 |