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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
Frank Skinner and Lee Mack
Oct 13, 200960 min
As part of Children in Need, 12 celebrities form a global relay to circumnavigate the world in 80 days without flying. Comedians Frank Skinner and Lee Mack kick the whole Around the world in 80 days challenge off. They have just eight days
- 2S1 E2
Nick Hewer and Saira Khan
Oct 20, 200960 min
Twelve celebrities race against the clock to raise money for 2009's BBC Children in Need. The Apprentice stars Nick Hewer and Saira Khan pick up the baton on the second leg of this ambitious Around the World relay race. They've been given
- 3S1 E3
Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury
Oct 27, 200960 min
In a re-enactment of Jules Verne's literary odyssey, six pairs of celebrities race against the clock to raise money for 2009's BBC Children in Need. They form a global relay to circumnavigate the world in 80 days without flying. The celebr
- 4S1 E4
Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin
Nov 3, 200960 min
BBC Breakfast presenters Bill Turnbull and Louise Minchin attempt to race across more than a quarter of the globe in the fourth and largest leg of the BBC Children in Need relay. Banned from entering China, the pair hope that they can make
- 5S1 E5
John Barrowman and Myleene Klas
Nov 10, 200960 min
Torchwood star John Barrowman and TV presenter Myleene Klass race 'road trip' style across the Southern States as the epic 80 Days odyssey for Children in Need reaches Hollywood. These high-octane musical entertainers travel the dream leg o
- 6S1 E6
Shane Richie and Josie Lawrence
Nov 17, 200960 min
It's the final leg and actors Shane Richie and Josie Lawrence are entrusted to bring the 80-day relay to a close. But will they drop the baton at the final hurdle? With a thousand miles to cover to reach the port of Wilmington, North Carol
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Around the World in 80 Days are there?
- Around the World in 80 Days has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 17, 2009.
- Who stars in Around the World in 80 Days?
- Around the World in 80 Days stars Myleene Klass, Lee Mack.
