Series synopsis
Michael Palin in Nigeria is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on April 16, 2024. It ended on April 30, 2024. It stars Michael Palin.
In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes and wildlife, a variety of cultures and faiths, and a diverse population who speak over 500 languages
Premise
In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country that encompasses stunning landscapes and wildlife, a variety of cultures and faiths, and a diverse population who speak over 500 languages
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Palin as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 16, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first leg of an epic 1300 miles across Nigeria, Michael is in bustling Lagos and an extraordinary waterfront slum school, then dodges alligators at the Emir of Kano's palace. |
April 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Michael embarks on a road trip across the country, finding out about the ancient sport of Dambe Boxing, and meeting a survivor of the kidnapping of schoolgirls by Boko Haram in 2014. |
April 23, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Michael must head off route via an area known for bandit attacks before taking to the stunning River Ethiope. And he finds himself at the centre of an extraordinary 'megachurch' service. |
April 30, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2024 |
| Last aired | April 30, 2024 |
| Status | ended |