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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

Episode 4: A Close Shave

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One CambridgeshireLatest broadcast: on BBC History Channel

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Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule. They move quickly through India to Madras, aiming to catch a ship heading for Singapore, but only two ships are docked - one is leaving too late, and the other is not taking passengers, so Michael signs himself on as a deckhand. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Michael Palin
Director:
Roger Mills
Series Producer:
Clem Vallance
Film Editor:
David Thomas
Camera Operator:
Nigel Meakin

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