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Far East and Farther East
Episode 6 of 7
Michael Palin's epic journey following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg. Ten days behind schedule, he sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan.
Michael Palin's epic journey following in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg. Ten days behind schedule, Michael sails out of Shanghai on a ferry bound for Japan, where the bullet train whisks him to Tokyo. After he has a hilarious night out on the town, he has to find a shipping company willing to take him on a cargo ship across the Pacific, which is his last chance to stay in the race with his fictional rival.
Last on
Sun 13 Feb 2022
01:20
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Palin |
| Camera Operator | Nigel Walters |
| Film Editor | Jonathan Rowdon |
| Director | Roger Mills |
| Director | Clem Vallance |
Broadcasts
Wed 15 Nov 1989 21:30- Sun 18 Aug 1991 19:45
- Tue 7 Jul 1998 11:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Wales, West & West Midlands
Thu 27 Dec 2001 10:20- Boxing Day 2003 11:45
- Mon 31 Dec 2007 09:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England, Wales, Wales (Analogue) & Scotland only
- Sat 12 Feb 2022 20:10
- Sun 13 Feb 2022 01:20