Drama

Around the World in 80 Days

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.

Episode 1

51m 38s

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.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 51m 38s

    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.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 51m 49s

    Fogg and his party are crossing Italy when their train comes to a screeching halt. Can they continue and save a boy’s life in the process?

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 51m 29s

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

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 51m 50s

    Invited to a wedding in India, Fogg's diplomatic skill is put to the test. Unwittingly drugged, Fogg spills his true motivations to Abigail.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 51m 26s

    Fogg discovers that someone has put a hold on his credit in Hong Kong. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 51m 55s

    Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out. But the valet's survival skills are desperately needed to save their lives.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 51m 28s

    In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with his fugitive captive. Making their train connection hinges upon Abigail.

  • Episode 8: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8

    S1 E8 - 51m 3s

    Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip. Astronomical effects will decide the outcome.

Extras + Features

  • Locations & Sets: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Locations & Sets

    S1 - 2m 43s

    Cast and crew discuss shooting the series in South Africa and Romania, and the scale and detail of the sets.

  • Passepartout Reimagined: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Passepartout Reimagined

    S1 E5 - 1m 40s

    Passepartout has seen a lot of the world. He has a resourcefulness and a dash of courage and anarchy, which Fogg lacks.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

    Fogg discovers that someone has put a hold on his credit in Hong Kong. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use.

  • A Trio Transformed: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Trio Transformed

    S1 E6 - 1m 10s

    Fogg, Passepartout, and Miss Fix are teammates who each open up to the world in different ways during their journey.

  • Preview

    S1 E6 - 30s

    Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out. But the valet's survival skills are desperately needed to save their lives.

  • Phileas Fogg's Backstory: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Phileas Fogg's Backstory

    S1 - 2m 34s

    Fogg’s character is given more of a history in this adaptation; one that explains what has driven him on the journey. #AroundTheWorld PBS

  • A Classic Reimagined: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Classic Reimagined

    S1 - 1m 37s

    This adaptation is about far more than a journey around the globe—it’s about a man who wonders what he’s done with his life and what risks he’s willing to take in the future.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E7 - 30s

    In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with his fugitive captive. Making their train connection hinges upon Abigail.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E8 - 29s

    Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip. Astronomical effects will decide the outcome.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E8 - 1m 36s

    Fogg reflects on losing his first and only love as the trio’s ship prepares to sail for London.

Schedule

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