Palin's Around the World in 80 Days: Oriental Express

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Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin: Episode 5: Oriental Express

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Michael Palin's journeys across the South China Seas on a huge container ship.

Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey, travelling from Singapore to Shanghai via Hong Kong.

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.

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Factual: Travel

Michael Palin emulates Phileas Fogg by circumnavigating the globe

Michael Palin takes up the challenge to emulate the adventures of Phileas Fogg and circumnavigate the globe, travelling by land and sea.

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