Himalaya with Michael Palin
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200460 minEnded

Himalaya with Michael Palin

Network:BBC Two

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S01E06 - "Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal"

Aired on Nov 7, 2004, 9:00 PM

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Description

This 2004 BBC television series records comedian and travel presenter Michael Palin's six-month trip across the Himalaya mountain range, covering an amazingly diverse range of cultures and environments in various countries.

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
October 3, 2004
Ended
November 7, 2004
Schedule
Sunday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

North by Northwest

Michael Palin sets off on an epic journey through the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. First, he follows the Khyber Pass up to the mighty K2 mountain.

Oct 3, 2004

60 min

A Passage to India

Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek by going from K2 in Pakistan to Ladakh in India - a short distance as the crow flies, but a huge loop on the ground due to politics.

Oct 10, 2004

60 min

Annapurna to Everest

Michael Palin continues his trek. On his way to Everest base camp, he meets the King of Nepal, visits Annapurna Sanctuary, climbs a glacier and follows a Gurkha recruitment drive.

Oct 17, 2004

60 min

The Roof of the World

Michael Palin continues his Himalayan Trek, leaving Everest base camp on the high road to Lhasa as he takes a look at how China has changed Tibet.

Oct 24, 2004

60 min

Leaping Tigers, Naked Nagas

Michael Palin continues his Himalayan trek. Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas, exploring medieval Lijiang.

Oct 31, 2004

60 min

Bhutan to the Bay of Bengal

Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek by travelling from Bhutan through Bangladesh before finishing on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal.

Nov 7, 2004

60 min

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