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Phileas Fogg's Backstory
Clip: Season 1 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
The adaptation gives a history for Fogg—one revealing what’s driven him on this journey.
Fogg’s character is given more of a history in this adaptation; one that explains what has driven him on the journey. #AroundTheWorld PBS
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.
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Phileas Fogg's Backstory
Clip: Season 1 | 2m 34sVideo has Closed Captions
Fogg’s character is given more of a history in this adaptation; one that explains what has driven him on the journey. #AroundTheWorld PBS
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Five Facts About David Tennant
Throughout his career, Around the World in 80 Days star David Tennant has appeared in quite a few blockbuster franchises. Harry Potter? Check. Doctor Who? Check. Learn all about Tennant’s extraordinary career, how he became David Tennant, and the role that changed his entire life.Providing Support for PBS.org
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This updated Fogg wonders what he’s done with his life and what risks he’ll yet take. (1m 37s)
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The adaptation gives a history for Fogg—one revealing what’s driven him on this journey. (2m 34s)
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Cast and crew discuss shooting the series in South Africa and Romania. (2m 43s)
Cast & Crew Describe the Series
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The all-new Around the World in 80 Days was created as ‘a love letter to the world.’ (1m 27s)
What Is Around the World in 80 Days
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Adventure into the unknown! David Tennant and the cast on what to expect in the series. (1m 25s)
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Start the clock! The adventure of a lifetime begins on Sunday, January 2, 2022. (1m 26s)
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David Tennant and other cast discuss their characters in Around the World in 80 Days. (2m 57s)
Around the World in 80 Days Official Teaser
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David Tennant stars as Phileas Fogg in a new adaptation of the Jules Verne novel. (34s)
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Fogg reflects on abandoning his first love as the trio’s ship readies for London. (1m 36s)
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Fogg meets on old friend in New York and must decide whether to continue his trip. (29s)
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In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with his fugitive captive. (30s)
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Fogg, Passepartout, Fix are teammates who open up to the world during their journey. (1m 10s)
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Someone has put a hold on Fogg’s credit. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use. (30s)
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Passepartout has seen a lot of the world—there’s a lot to learn from him. (1m 40s)
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Fogg's diplomatic skill is put to the test, but he spills his true motivations to Abigail. (30s)
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Lindsay Duncan discusses real-life radical, Jane Digby, a woman far ahead of her time. (1m 36s)
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David Tennant is globe traveler Phileas Fogg—is winning the wager all he cares about? (30s)
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David Tennant is Phileas Fogg—can he really travel the entire globe in 80 days? (30s)
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David Tennant stars as Phileas Fogg, a man ill-equipped for the adventure he’s on! (1m 16s)
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David Tennant stars as Phileas Fogg, who wagers he can travel the globe in 80 days. (1m 25s)
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David Tennant is Phileas Fogg—the next great British explorer in the news? (30s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipFunding 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.