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Brazil with Michael Palin

Brazil with Michael Palin

Description: Actor and writer Michael Palin has had a long, varied career that includes several TV series, notably "Monty Python's Flying Circus," a number of TV travel documentaries, and many movies -- including one by fellow "Python" colleague Terry Gilliam: 1985's "Brazil." Coincidentally, Brazil is one nation Palin has not visited in his 25 years as a world traveler. Until now. This series features his exploration of the world's fifth-largest country, starting in the north, heading south, visiting with and learning about indigenous peoples along the way.
Genre: Travel
Year Released: 2012
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: October 24, 2012
Program Creator: Michael Palin
Theme Song: Brazil with Michael Palin Theme Song
Presented By: Michael Palin
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