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Around the World in 80 Days
Newest Review: ... could just schmooze his way round the world, still sticking to the old methods of transports, and be in with a chance of equalling or beating the target. I was even more impressed when he's given the opportunity to take part in a film, just as a walk on, but still he can do all this, AND still make it round the world? Oh but what do we have here? We have a missed connection. Dubai is causing a problem. NOW it gets interesting. In order to meet up in Bombay with one of his most important connections, he has to find a way of getting through the Strait of Hormuz, cross the Persian Gulf and reach India. And this is where the show is at it... more |
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Around the World in 80 Days: Partial to a bit of Palin. (929 words)
by salgirl - written on 17.05.01 (Very useful, 172 readings)
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Fictional hero, Phileas Fogg, circumnavigated the globe in just 80 days. Mad as a hatter, Michael Palin decided to take up the challange to better this time, still using only the forms of transport that was available to Fogg. The BBC produced the programme "Around The World in 80 Days" from Palin's filmed records, and it's one of the most enthralling travel shows ever. Split over 8 episodes, this was unmissable viewing. So, complete with visas, an inflatable globe (which doubles as a pillow), helpful advice from seasoned globetrotter, Alan Whicker, and a pair of trainers, he sets off on his marathon voyage. Oh, and together with his ...
Best travel programme (180 words)
by janharper - written on 12.11.00 (Very useful, 70 readings)
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Michael Palin's 'Around The World in 80 Days' stemmed from an idea loosely based on Jules Verne's book. Michael of course, didn't do his journey in a balloon. He did however have to arrange travel from various ports and stick to deadlines. There were a few ocassions when it looked like he wouldn't make it in time. In particular the lap from Singapore to Hong Kong. He made the trip in a cargoe vessel that had to battle typhoon conditions. He commented after this leg that he thought he wouldn't reach Hong Kong as the weather was so bad. Michael Palin delivers a commentary on his journey as he travels round the world. ...
Around the World in 80 Days: Palin Under Pressure (97 words)
by sandp - written on 26.08.00 (Useful, 119 readings)
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Around The World In 80 Days was Michael Palin's first travel documentary and easily the best. The fact that he had not done this kind of show before coupled with the deadline imposed by Jules Verne's book gave a background of pressure to this series that has not been bettered. Watching Michael struggle with basic travel problems, constantly worrying about the number of remaining days whilst still managing to show us the reality of the country he was visiting was truly entertaining. Definitely one to watch again and again. ...
