Episode 1

Set sail in Jules Verne’s iconic hot air balloon with Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Fix in a thrilling, modern adaptation of the classic adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days, starring David Tennant.

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Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 | 51m 38s | CC

Phileas Fogg bets a fortune that he can circle the Earth in no more than 80 days. He enlists a new valet and attracts a persistent reporter.

Around the World in 80 Days

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Around the World in 80 Days

Episode 8

Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip.

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Around the World in 80 Days

Episode 2

Fogg and his party are crossing Italy when their train comes to a screeching halt.

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Around the World in 80 Days

Episode 3

Fogg and Passepartout hire a camel driver to cross the desert. Can Abigail rescue them?

Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.

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