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Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime
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Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

2020-10-04 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0

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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.

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Michael PalinMichael PalinSelf - Host
Joanna LumleyJoanna LumleySelf
Ade AdepitanAde AdepitanSelf
Simon ReeveSimon ReeveSelf
David AttenboroughDavid AttenboroughSelf
Ed ByrneEd ByrneSelf

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