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Himalaya with Michael Palin

Episode 1: North by Northwest

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Michael Palin sets off on an epic journey through the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. First, he follows the Khyber Pass up to the mighty K2 mountain. Show more

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Episode 2: A Passage to India

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek by going from K2 in Pakistan to Ladakh in India - a short distance as the crow flies, but a huge loop on the ground due to politics. Show more

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Episode 3: Annapurna to Everest

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive. Show more

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Episode 4: The Roof of the World

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Michael Palin continues his Himalayan Trek, leaving Everest base camp on the high road to Lhasa as he takes a look at how China has changed Tibet. Show more

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Episode 6: Bhutan to Bay of Bengal

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek by travelling from Bhutan through Bangladesh before finishing on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal. Show more