Pole to Pole โ Season 1, Episode 8: Bitter End
Documentary โข 50 min โข 1 season, 8 episodes โข โ 7.9/10
Episode synopsis
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
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, traveling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.