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Sahara with Michael Palin S1E2 — Destination Timbuktu
7.9

Destination Timbuktu

7.9/10 · 36 votesOct 20, 200260 min

Ranked #1 of 4 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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After a brief stopover in cosmopolitan Senegal, Michael endures two nights aboard the train to Bamako, where he meets up with the renowned kora player Toumani Diabete. Meanwhile, the Dogon people of West Africa introduce Michael to some of their origin myths, and a trip

Written byMichael Palin

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes4

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Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Self - Presenter

Crew2

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Writer

John-Paul Davidson

John-Paul Davidson

Director

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Episode Summary

"Destination Timbuktu" is episode 2 of Sahara with Michael Palin season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 36 votes, ranking #1 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John-Paul Davidson and written by Michael Palin, it aired on October 20, 2002.