Around the World in 80 Days(2009)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2009-10-13
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 0.0
Votes: 0
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Around the World in 80 Days is a British travel documentary series made to support the annual BBC Children in Need charity appeal in 2009. It sees twelve celebrities attempt to circumnavigate the globe in eighty days without using air transport, recreating the journey of Phileas Fogg and Michael Palin. Like Fogg and Palin, the journey begins and ends at the Reform Club in London. It was first shown on BBC One and BBC HD in October and November 2009.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 6E01
Frank Skinner and Lee Mack
Air Date: 2009-10-13
As part of Children in Need, 12 celebrities form a global relay to circumnavigate the world in 80 days without flying...
E02
Nick Hewer and Saira Khan
Air Date: 2009-10-20
Twelve celebrities race against the clock to raise money for 2009's BBC Children in Need. The Apprentice stars Nick ...
E03
Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury
Air Date: 2009-10-27
In a re-enactment of Jules Verne's literary odyssey, six pairs of celebrities race against the clock to raise money f...
E04
Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin
Air Date: 2009-11-03
BBC Breakfast presenters Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin attempt to race across more than a quarter of the globe in ...
E05
John Barrowman and Myleene Klas
Air Date: 2009-11-10
Torchwood star John Barrowman and TV presenter Myleene Klass race 'road trip' style across the Southern States as the...
E06
Shane Richie and Josie Lawrence
Air Date: 2009-11-17
It's the final leg and actors Shane Richie and Josie Lawrence are entrusted to bring the 80-day relay to a close. But...
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