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The Challenge
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Actor and writer Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and circumnavigate the globe, travelling by land and sea. The intrepid traveller sets off from London's Reform Club for Venice.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Palin |
| Director | Roger Mills |
| Series Producer | Clem Vallance |
| Film Editor | David Thomas |
| Camera Operator | Nigel Meakin |
Broadcasts
Wed 11 Oct 1989 21:35- Mon 29 Jun 1998 11:05
Sat 22 Dec 2001 10:20- Sun 4 May 2003 18:20
- Christmas Eve 2007 09:25±«Óãtv Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 4 Oct 2020 21:00
- Sat 8 Jan 2022 20:10
- Sun 9 Jan 2022 02:25
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