Sir Michael Palin, the renowned comedian and adventurer, is set to appear in a new travel documentary series titled “Michael Palin: Into Nigeria”. The three-part series is scheduled to air later this year on Channel 5.
The show will take Palin on a 1,300-mile journey across Nigeria, the most populous and economically powerful country in Africa.
Palin has travelled to more than 100 countries in his previous series, including Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, and Himalayas. In his latest adventure, he will explore Nigeria through the perspectives, opinions, and experiences of Nigerians from all walks of life.
The series will commence in Lagos, which is the largest city in Africa, where Palin will witness the contrasting used to refecontrastell as ture and music scene. He then heads north, where he will encounter a different landscape and religion, as Islam is the dominant faith. He will also learn about the country’s history and legacy of colonialism, slavery, and civil war that have shaped it.
The show aims to represent how Nigeria reflects the contemporary world and how Nigerians face current challenges and opportunities. The series is produced by ITN Productions, the same company that created the 2022 series “Michael Palin: Into Iraq” and the Bafta-nominated “Michael Palin In North Korea”.
The series is expected to air on Channel 5 in late 2024. If you want to know more about Michael Palin’s new travel series, you can check out some of the news sources I used for reference.
