Michael Palin's New Europe
Overview
Michael Palin embarks on an adventurous journey through the Eastern European nations that were once under the Iron Curtain. With his characteristic charm and curiosity, he delves into the rich cultures, stunning landscapes, and diverse histories of these countries. From the bustling streets of Prague to the serene beauty of the Baltic states, Palin uncovers the transformations and stories that define modern Europe. Each episode reveals the unique character of these regions, providing viewers with an insightful and engaging look at a part of the continent often overlooked in travel narratives.
Episodes
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1
War and Peace
In Medjugorje, Michael meets a visionary who has been receiving messages from the Virgin Mary for the past 25 years. His journey continues in Dubrovni...
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2
Eastern Delight
Michael embarks on an incredible journey to Göreme, a place where the landscape is sculpted into homes and contains some of the most impressive churc...
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3
Wild East
Michael makes his way from Transdniester, an unrecognized region of Moldova, to the Vaser Valley in Romania. There, he meets up with 80 lumberjacks as...
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4
Danube to Dnieper
Michael embarks on a journey through Hungary and Ukraine, making his way to the Black Sea resort of Yalta via road, rail, and river. His travels take ...
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5
Baltic Summer
Michael embarks on a journey starting in Tallinn, traveling south through Latvia and into Lithuania, sailing into the Baltic Sea from Kaliningrad, a f...
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6
From Pole to Pole
As Michael arrives in Gdansk by canal, he encounters Lech Walesa, a former electrician who founded 'Solidarity,' the first independent trade union in ...
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7
Journey's End
In the stunning Tatra mountains of Slovakia, Michael takes on the task of skinning a pig and learns the art of sausage-making. Afterward, he heads to ...
