Pole to Pole
On BBC One
An optimistic, visually stunning travelogue following one man's ambitious overland journey across the globe, balancing adventure with genuine human connection and wonder.
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, traveling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air travel, all on a tight deadline.
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Questions people ask
Does Pole to Pole leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Pole to Pole sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Pole to Pole easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Pole to Pole violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Pole to Pole scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Pole to Pole
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pole to Pole
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pole to Pole, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pole to Pole, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pole to Pole, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
