This collection contains all of Michael Palin’s travel series from Around the World in 80 Days to his return two decades years later in Around the World in 20 years. Travelling by train, boat, camel, balloon, dog sled and many other forms of transport, Michael Palin has visited over a hundred countries and travelled over a hundred thousand miles. From crossing the International Date Line to swimming in the Zambesi or singing with the Pacific Fleet Choir, these series take us to the most fascinating places, introduce us to many incredible people and reveal many of the world’s most magnificent sights {u2013} all in the company of the nation’s favourite travel guide. _from the container.

Michael Palin, presenter.

[disc 1]. Great railway journeys -- [discs 2 - 4]. Around the world in 80 days -- [discs 5 - 7]. Pole to pole -- [discs 8 - 10]. Full circle -- [disc 11]. Hemingway adventure -- [discs 12 - 13]. Sahara -- [discs 14 - 16]. Himalaya -- [discs 17 -19]. New Europe -- [disc 20]. Around the world in 20 years.

DVD [PAL], Dual layer, region 2 and 4; Dolby digital; mono & stereo ; Aspect ratio 4:3 & 16:9; DVD9x17 & DVD5x3