Michael Palin in Nigeria: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In his latest epic adventure, Michael Palin embarks on a 1300-mile journey across Nigeria.

Known as ‘The Giant of Africa', within 50 years Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the world after India and China. And while claims of corruption and fraud have blighted the country he also finds a very different Nigeria - stunning nature, diverse cultures and fascinating people. From the chaotic energy of Lagos to Islamic history in Kano and the tropical landscapes of the south, yet in some areas the spectre of terrorism remains. For Michael, at 80 years old, it may well turn out to be the most prophetic journey of his life.

Series details

• Title: Michael Palin in Nigeria
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Travel
• Premiere date: 2024-04-16
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-04-30
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 75680
• TVDB ID: 448789

Cast and credited roles

• Michael Palin — Michael Palin

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-04-16; final listed air date 2024-04-30; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from Michael Palin in Nigeria on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.