Michael Palin journeys through the Himalayas and Brazil
Michael's journey starts in the north east, where modern Brazil was born.
Michael Palin visits indigenous tribes and Henry Ford's ill-fated Fordlandia.
Michael Palin explores Minas Gerais, the source of Brazil's great mineral wealth.
Michael finds many surprises as he encounters the rich diversity of Brazil's deep south.
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin embarks on an epic journey starting on the Khyber Pass.
Michael Palin continues his trek by travelling from K2 in Pakistan to Ladakh in India.
Palin is disturbed by Maoist insurgents during a Gurkha recruitment drive.
Michael Palin leaves Everest base camp to take the high road to Lhasa in Tibet.
Michael Palin reaches the easternmost end of the Himalayas and continues on to Assam.
Michael Palin concludes his Himalayan trek on a fishing boat in the Bay of Bengal.