In Pole to Pole, Michael Palin, in his own witty and entertaining way, chronicles his journey from the North Pole to the South Pole over the 30th degree of longitude. This exciting journey is a tailor-made challenge for the man who traveled '80 days around the world'. It took him five long months to film this adventure with his team. A miserable journey by train, truck, ship, raft, Ski-Doo, sloop, bicycle and hot air balloon. The result: a compelling and educational documentary with fascinating stories and unique images.