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Far East and Farther East

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.

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50 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Palin
Camera Operator Nigel Walters
Film Editor Jonathan Rowdon
Director Roger Mills
Director Clem Vallance

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