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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.

Fogg reflects on abandoning his first love as the trio’s ship readies for London.
Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip.
Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip.
Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
Episodes
Phileas Fogg bets a fortune that he can circle the Earth in no more than 80 days.
Fogg and his party are crossing Italy when their train comes to a screeching halt.
Fogg and Passepartout hire a camel driver to cross the desert. Can Abigail rescue them?
Fogg's diplomatic skill is put to the test, but he spills his true motivations to Abigail.
Someone has put a hold on Fogg's credit. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use.
Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out.
In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with his fugitive captive.
Extras
This updated Fogg wonders what he’s done with his life and what risks he’ll yet take.
The adaptation gives a history for Fogg—one revealing what’s driven him on this journey.
Fogg, Passepartout, Fix are teammates who open up to the world during their journey.
Passepartout has seen a lot of the world—there’s a lot to learn from him.
In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with his fugitive captive.
Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out.
Cast and crew discuss shooting the series in South Africa and Romania.
Someone has put a hold on Fogg’s credit. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use.
Lindsay Duncan discusses real-life radical, Jane Digby, a woman far ahead of her time.
Fogg's diplomatic skill is put to the test, but he spills his true motivations to Abigail.