Documentary

Pole to Pole

Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, travelling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Pole to Pole

First Air Date

October 21, 1992

Last Air Date

December 9, 1992

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Language

English

Production Companies

BBCA+E Studios

Networks

BBC One

Bitter End
S01E08

Bitter End

Michael Palin fails in his attempt to get a berth on board the SA "Agulhas" on its once yearly sail to the South Pole. The search is on to find some other way of reaching the South Pole, abandoning all self-imposed restraints such as following 30 degrees east or using only surface transport.

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