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Around the World in 80 Days

What Is Around the World in 80 Days

Adventure into the unknown! David Tennant and the cast on what to expect in the series.

Aired 01/02/2022

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Around the World in 80 Days

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.

Actors David Tennant (Phileas Fogg), Ibrahim Koma (Passepartout) and Creator /Writer/Executive Producer Ashley Pharoah discuss what to expect in the new adaptation of the adventure classic from Jules Verne. See the premiere Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, 8/7c on MASTERPIECE.

Aired 01/02/2022

FromMasterpiece

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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A Classic Reimagined

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This updated Fogg wonders what he’s done with his life and what risks he’ll yet take. (1m 37s)

Phileas Fogg's Backstory

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The adaptation gives a history for Fogg—one revealing what’s driven him on this journey. (2m 34s)

Locations & Sets

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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)

Official Preview

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Start the clock! The adventure of a lifetime begins on Sunday, January 2, 2022. (1m 26s)

Meet the Cast and Characters

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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)

A Trio Transformed

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Fogg, Passepartout, Fix are teammates who open up to the world during their journey. (1m 10s)

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Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out. (30s)

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Someone has put a hold on Fogg’s credit. Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use. (30s)

Passepartout Reimagined

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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)

Who is Jane Digby?

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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)

Phileas Fogg's Journey

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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)

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