Pole to Pole - Season 1 - Eps 8: Bitter End
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.
About Pole to Pole
Title: Pole to Pole
First Air Date: 1992-10-21
Last Air Date: 1992-12-09
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.9/10 (from 19 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 8
Network: BBC One
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC, A+E Studios
Synopsis
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, travelling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.
Cast
Michael Palin
Himself
