Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

The man behind the literary legend. 100 years after the birth of Ernest Hemingway, Michael Palin followed in the footsteps of his favourite author, across Europe, Asia and Africa.

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Episode 1
Episode 1
Michael Palin follows in Ernest Hemingway's footsteps across Europe, Africa and America. He starts in Spain for Pamplona's bull run and Valencia's bullfighting.
⏱ 47 mins
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Sun 14 Jun · 19:30
UK
Sun 14 Jun · 19:30
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Episode 2
Episode 2
Michael Palin starts in Chicago, before visiting a Michigan summer cottage where Hemingway fished. In Paris, Michael drives round the Arc de Triomphe in a tank.
⏱ 48 mins
Your Time
Sun 14 Jun · 20:15
UK
Sun 14 Jun · 20:15
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Episode 1
Michael Palin follows in Ernest Hemingway's footsteps across Europe, Africa and America. He starts in Spain for Pamplona's bull run and Valencia's bullfighting.
⏱ 47 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 14 Jun · 19:30
UK
Sun 14 Jun · 19:30
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Episode 2
Michael Palin starts in Chicago, before visiting a Michigan summer cottage where Hemingway fished. In Paris, Michael drives round the Arc de Triomphe in a tank.
⏱ 48 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 14 Jun · 20:15
UK
Sun 14 Jun · 20:15

Available for Streaming

Episodes Episode 4

Episode 4

Michael Palin goes to Cuba and samples the places and drinks that Hemingway loved. He also visits the American Wild West including Yellowstone National Park and Ketchum, Idaho.
Duration: 47 mins First broadcast: 9pm 7 Nov 1999
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 25 May 2027)
Episodes Episode 3

Episode 3

Michael Palin visits Key West, the southernmost city in the USA, to celebrate Hemingway's 100th birthday. He also visits the Murchison Falls in Uganda, and Venice.
Duration: 49 mins First broadcast: 31 Oct 1999
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 25 May 2027)
Episodes Episode 2

Episode 2

Michael Palin starts in Chicago, before visiting a Michigan summer cottage where Hemingway fished. In Paris, Michael drives round the Arc de Triomphe in a tank.
Duration: 48 mins First broadcast: 9pm 24 Oct 1999
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 25 May 2027)
Episodes Episode 1

Episode 1

Michael Palin follows in Ernest Hemingway's footsteps across Europe, Africa and America. He starts in Spain for Pamplona's bull run and Valencia's bullfighting.
Duration: 47 mins First broadcast: 17 Oct 1999
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 25 May 2027)

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