Michael Palins Global Adventures (DVD)

Contributors: Michael Palin, Will Smith, Joanna Lumley, Simon Reeve, David Attenborough
Studio: Dazzler
Genre: Travel
Main Language: English
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 13 Nov 2023
Originally Issued: 2022
No of Discs: 4
BBFC Cert: (Ex) Exempt.
Run Time: 485 minutes

Description

Collection of travel documentaries presented by Michael Palin. In 'Travels of a Lifetime' (2020) Palin reflects on his experiences during his earliest travel series and recounts how his adventures began. The episodes are: 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'Pole to Pole', 'Full Circle', 'Sahara', 'Himalaya: Part 1' and 'Himalaya: Part 2'.

In 'Michael Palin: Into Iraq' (2022) Palin explores the rich history and culture of Iraq. Following the course of the Tigris river, he travels over 1,000 miles through the country, visiting cities including Erbil, Kirkuk, Basra and Baghdad and learning about modern life in Iraq. Finally, in 'Michael Palin in North Korea' (2018), Palin is granted limited access to visit North Korea for two weeks.

He begins in the capital Pyongyang and then travels to the Demilitarised Zone, the ancient city of Kaesong and the resort town of Wonsan. During the trip, he also celebrates his 75th birthday, visits Paektu Mountain, the tallest mountain in North Korea, and tries to learn more about everyday life in North Korea.

Special Features

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