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Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

  • 1 Series
  • 6 Episodes
  • Category: Travel
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

The intrepid explorer takes a nostalgic look at some of his iconic travel series: Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle, Sahara and Himalaya.

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All episodes for series 1 of Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime

  • S1 E1

    A look back at how Michael first became an accidental traveller.

  • S1 E2

    Michael Palin looks back on the making of Pole to Pole.

  • S1 E3

    Michael recalls the making of Full Circle, a journey around the Pacific Rim.

  • S1 E4

    Michael reflects on his fourth travel series, exploring the Sahara.

  • S1 E5

    Michael revisits his extraordinary and challenging six-part travel series, Himalaya.

  • S1 E6

    Michael continues to revisit his journey through the Himalayas.

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