Pole to Pole

Pole to Pole

Pole to Pole

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Pole to Pole

1992- 1992

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

7.9(26 votes)

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Overview

Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, traveling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.

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