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Pole to Pole: Cold Start

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Beginning a rerun of the eight-part series charting Michael Palin's trek from the North Pole to the South Pole.

The first leg takes Palin from the North Pole to the border of Russia. His life is saved by a trapper, he's offered a job by a lighthouse keeper, he talks to Santa Claus, pans for gold and discovers the steamy secrets of the sauna.
(Repeat) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Palin
Director:
Roger Mills
Producer:
Clem Vallance
Source: Radio Times

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