Michael Palin's New Europe

TV Show (2008)

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Michael Palin's New Europe
The veteran traveller examines some of the lesser-known nations within the former Eastern Bloc.

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  • Season 1 Episode 7: Journey's End

    The veteran traveller completes his journey around eastern Europe. He learns how to skin a pig and make sausages in the Tatra mountains of Slovakia, and enjoys a mud bath with Miss World in the spa town of Karlovy Vary and visits Turba's famous mime school in the Czech Republic. Finally, he visits the holiday complex at Prora on the island of Rug, Germany, which was built by Hitler for his 'Strength Through Joy' programme. Last in series

  • Season 1 Episode 6: From Pole to Pole

    The veteran traveller journeys through Poland from the port of Gdansk in the north to the Slovakian border in the south, visiting Auschwitz, Czestechowa and Warsaw. He explores the historical heritage of the nation and finds time to perform a cameo role with Poland's most famous cabaret group and become a breakfast TV celebrity

  • Season 1 Episode 5: Baltic Summer

    The intrepid traveller continues his journey around eastern europe by visiting the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. He tells the story of how three tiny nations escaped the oppression of the Soviet Union and reclaimed a culture that was once thought lost. Michael celebrates the pagan festival of Jaani, embarks on a session of fire-walking, and comes to understand why Lithuania is often referred to as 'A Singing Nation'

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