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Documentary series in which Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
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10. Mexico, USA, Canada and Alaska
Michael Palin travels from Mexico City to the Diomede Islands where his trek began. He meets illegal immigrants in Mexico, cruises San Francisco's gay scene and visits Alcatraz.
9. Peru and Colombia
From a canoe in the Peruvian rainforest, Michael Palin visits Machiguenga Indian villages in one of remotest spots on planet. He then he sails down Amazon on a restored riverboat.
8. Bolivia and Peru
Michael Palin takes a reed boat on Lake Titicaca in the Andes before embarking on a 1,000-mile journey along the Urubamba river to the Amazon.
7. Chile and Bolivia
Michael Palin lands on Cape Horn, parties on Chile, visits Santiago, the Juan Fernandez Islands and La Paz, and crosses the Andes by a train that is derailed.
6. Australia and New Zealand
Michael Palin reaches Australia, where his activities include a cameo role in Home and Away. He also looks for sperm whales in New Zealand's icy waters.
5. Borneo and Java
From the Philippines, Michael Palin crosses the Sulu Sea in a leaky ferry. He travels on through the Borneo jungle to Java, where he climbs a volcano.
4. Vietnam and the Philippines
Michael Palin visits Hanoi, takes a sampan on the Perfume River, witnesses psychic surgery, travels to the Cu Chi tunnels but fails to see the Banaue rice terraces.
3. China
Michael Palin enters China by boat from Korea. He visits the cities of Qingdao and Shanghai and takes a local steamer down the Yangtze.
2. Japan and Korea
In this episode, Michael meets a Monty Python superfan in Japan and faces travel obstacles in South Korea
1. Alaska and Russia
Michael Palin travels around the Pacific rim. He starts in the Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait, goes to see the Kodiak bear in Alaska and visits the geysers of Kamchatka.
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When is Full Circle with Michael Palin next on?
The next broadcast of Full Circle with Michael Palin airs at Sat 17 Oct · 19:10(UK: Sat 17 Oct · 19:10) on BBC Four.
Which channel is Full Circle with Michael Palin next on?
Full Circle with Michael Palin returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.
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