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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days
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Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

1989-10-11 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.5

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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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BBC
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United Kingdom, Austria, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
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