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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

Episode 5: Oriental Express

Duration: 50 minutes

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

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Michael Palin's journey continues with a trip on a huge container ship across the South China Seas from Singapore to Hong Kong, then an express train ride through China to Shanghai putting him back on schedule for the first time since leaving Europe. Show less

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