From Pole to Pole: Sir Michael Palin and HMS Erebus 1841-1848

The 1840s were crucial years in the history of British exploration with speculative voyages towards the North and South Pole. One ship, HMS Erebus, made the journey to both ends of the earth. Here the explorer, writer and ex-Python Michael Palin travels back to join the officers on HMS Erebus’s quarterdeck to witness the action at first-hand.

Presenter: Peter Moore

Guest: Michael Palin

From Pole to Pole: Sir Michael Palin and HMS Erebus 1841-1848 The 1840s were crucial years in the history of British exploration with speculative voyages towards the North and South Pole. One ship, HMS Erebus, made the journey to both ends of the earth. Here the explorer, writer and ex-Python Michael Palin travels back to join the officers on HMS Erebus’s quarterdeck to witness the action at first-hand. Presenter: Peter Moore Guest: Michael Palin

Sir Michael Palin: HMS Erebus (1841-8)

In each episode we ask a leading historian, novelist or public figure the tantalising question, ”If you could travel back through time, which year would you visit?” Once they have made their choice, then they guide us through that year in three telling scenes. We have visited Pompeii in 79AD, Jerusalem in 1187, the Tower of London in 1483, Colonial America in 1776, 10 Downing Street in 1940 and the Moon in 1969. Featured in the Guardian, Times and Evening Standard. Presented weekly by Sunday Times bestselling writer Peter Moore.

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In each episode we ask a leading historian, novelist or public figure the tantalising question, ”If you could travel back through time, which year would you visit?” Once they have made their choice, then they guide us through that year in three telling scenes. We have visited Pompeii in 79AD, Jerusalem in 1187, the Tower of London in 1483, Colonial America in 1776, 10 Downing Street in 1940 and the Moon in 1969. Featured in the Guardian, Times and Evening Standard. Presented weekly by Sunday Times bestselling writer Peter Moore.

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