Episode guide

Pole to Pole

Pole to Pole

  • Cold Start

    The affable Michael Palin and a film crew embark on an epic journey across the globe. He sets off on his travels from a remote research station at the North Pole.

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  • Russian Steps

    Absorbing travel series. Equipped only with a few phrases of Russian but plenty of enthusiasm, Michael Palin has just 12 days to get from St Petersburg to Odessa.

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  • Mediterranean Maze

    Ex-Python Michael Palin goes globetrotting. After a narrow escape from Odessa during the Russian generals' coup against Mikhail Gorbachev, Palin lands in Istanbul.

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  • Shifting Sands

    Epic travel series. Michael Palin heads for the equator, the midpoint of his journey, and faces one of his toughest challenges - the Sudan, Africa's largest country.

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  • Crossing the Line

    Michael Palin's journey from the North to the South Pole sees him reach Ethiopia, a country swarming with the armed remnants of Mengistu's defeated army.

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  • Plains and Boats and Trains

    Ex-Python Michael Palin's fantastic voyage. Day 97 finds him animal-spotting in Kenya's top game reserve, then it's on through Tanzania by train to Ujiji.

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  • Evil Shadow

    Amicable comedian Michael Palin continues his epic journey. After 108 days, Michael finds himself under the baleful influence of an evil shadow - a Zairean witch doctor.

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  • The Bitter End

    Ex-Python Michael Palin embarks on another eventful journey. Michael has reached the climactic finale of his pole-to-pole journey. Will his journey end in failure?

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Pole To Pole

Pole To Pole

  • Pole to Pole UK Gold: Ep 6

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