#AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS TELEVISION SHOW SERIES#
The series updates this enduringly popular tale, with lead writer Ashley Pharoah weaving Verne’s original plot with new themes and stories. Together they embark on an expedition that packs far more adventure than the trio bargained for. Joining them to chronicle their journey is the intrepid Abigail ‘Fix’ Fortescue (Leonie Benesch), the journalist who came up with the whole crazy idea in the first place. With the assistance of the quick-witted and resourceful Passepartout (Ibrahim Koma), Fogg leaves behind his life of routine. Literature’s most famous race against the clock comes to life in this innovative new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days, broadcasting globally from the end of 2021 in eight thrilling episodes.ĭavid Tennant stars as Phileas Fogg, the Englishman who impulsively takes on a daring bet to circumnavigate the globe in a mere eighty days-quite a feat, considering that it’s 1872 and Fogg has spent the last twenty years in the safety of his leather armchair. The lyrics were written, specifically for the show, by an uncredited writer.Īround the World in Eighty Days was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States in a two disc set by Visual Entertainment on September 27, 2011.‘Some are born to adventure. John Sangster composed the theme music, set to a variation on the tune of " Mademoiselle from Armentières". NBC transmitted the sixteen episodes in the United States on its Saturday morning schedule during the 1972–1973 season. The series was produced through Australian Air Programs International, one of whose staff producers, Walter J. Learn to use what you have got, and you won't need what you have not. United States, Louisiana, New Orleans boat to England.
Our rewards will be sweet, if we keep our world neat.ĭon't let your thoughts get in a rut the knife which spreads may also cut. We always help ourselves whenever we help others. To win life's game without a fall, keep your eyes open and on the ball. The little things in life are like links in a chain: they never seem important by themselves. There is a time and a place for everything.Īlways think a problem through, before deciding what to do. On the other hand: If you're over confident, you might miss the boat. The motto of the wise is, be prepared for surprises.ĭon't jump to conclusions, or conclusions may jump on you.ĭoubting your chances before you're done, may cost you the race you might have won.
Places and proverbs in each episode Number of chapter The episode ends with Fogg saying "Good show, Passepartout!".The proverb Fogg introduced at the beginning of the episode also proves to be essential for their success.Eventually, all the items Fogg and Passepartout took with them prove to be essential.During the journey, Fogg finds the time to explain the history and geography of the locations they visit.Fogg and Passepartout follow their itinerary, while Fix tries to stop them.Fix describes aloud about his plan to stop Fogg.Fogg asks Passepartout to pack the bag with a seemingly random collection of items.Fogg describes their destination to Passepartout.įogg manages to complete his journey by the end of the programme's single-season run, winning Belinda's hand with little time to spare. Unlike his counterpart in Verne's novel, Fix is not a Scotland Yard detective attempting to arrest Fogg on suspicion of bank robbery. Fix ( Max Osbiston), to interfere with Fogg and Passepartout's journey. Fogg and Passepartout dispense geographical knowledge to the audience at each of their stops. They employ all the methods of transportation available in the late 19th century-balloons, trains, elephants, and steamships-in the course of their journey. The two men also make a side bet of £20,000.įogg is accompanied by his valet, Jean Passepartout ( Ross Higgins), and Passepartout's pet monkey, Toto. Fogg proposes a wager: if he can travel around the world in eighty days, then Lord Maze will give him Belinda's hand in marriage if Fogg fails, he will abandon her. In this story, Fogg is passionately in love with Belinda Maze ( Janet Waldo), whose uncle, Lord Maze ( Owen Weingott), sternly disapproves of the commoner Fogg marrying his niece. More comedic in tone than Verne's novel, the motives of Phileas Fogg ( Alastair Duncan) differ from those of his literary forerunner. 2.1 Places and proverbs in each episode.
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