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Pole to Pole

Name: Pole to Pole
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-10-21
Rating: 7.9

Documentary

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1992

1 Season

8 Episodes

Ended

About

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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Cast

Michael Palin

as Self

Seasons

Miniseries

8 episodes1992

Episodes

Miniseries

Cold Start

Oct 21, 199250m

The first leg takes Michael Palin from the North Pole to the gates of Russia.

Russian Steps

Oct 28, 199250m

Second leg of the journey: Palin has 12 days to cross Russia and reach the port of Odessa.

Mediterranean Maze

Nov 4, 199250m

Palin travels from Istanbul to Aswan on the Nile.

Shifting Sands

Nov 11, 199250m

In this part of the journey Michael Palin crosses the Sudan. He crosses the Nubian desert in the north of the country and traverses a region ravaged by drought, poverty, famine and civil war. Unable to follow the line of 30 degrees east, he is forced to take a route along the border with Northern Ethiopia.

Crossing the Line

Nov 18, 199250m

Having struggled through the Sudan, Michael Palin is now faced with the difficulty of getting across Ethiopia, where the armed remnants of the fallen dictator Mengistu's defeated army roam. He makes a dash to Addis Ababa with a military escort. He continues his journey to reach the Kenyan border and travels on to Lerata. He passes Mount Kenya, the significance of which is that now he has completed half of his journey.

Plains and Boats and Trains

Nov 25, 199250m

Michael Palin begins this week with a tented safari in a Kenyan game park. He travels via the Ngoronoro Crater and arrives at Lake Tanganyika.

Evil Shadow

Dec 2, 199250m

In this week's episode, Michael crosses Zambia and Zimbabwe towards Johannesburg.

Bitter End

Dec 9, 199250m

Michael Palin fails in his attempt to get a berth on board the SA "Agulhas" on its once yearly sail to the South Pole. The search is on to find some other way of reaching the South Pole, abandoning all self-imposed restraints such as following 30 degrees east or using only surface transport.

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About Pole to Pole

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. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

Pole to Pole Cast and Characters

The cast features Michael Palin (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Pole to Pole has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Pole to Pole keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How many episodes does Pole to Pole have?

Pole to Pole has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on HinFlix.

Is Pole to Pole good? What's the rating?

Pole to Pole holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 26 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Pole to Pole?

The main cast includes Michael Palin.

Is Pole to Pole available in English?

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When was Pole to Pole released?

Pole to Pole first aired in 1992.

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How many seasons and episodes does Pole to Pole have?

Pole to Pole currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on HinFlix and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Pole to Pole about?

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. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

In which language is Pole to Pole originally available?

Pole to Pole was originally produced in English. On HinFlix the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Pole to Pole first released?

Pole to Pole first premiered on October 21, 1992 (1992). The series has since concluded its run.