Michael Palin in the Philippines
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
The actor and broadcaster embarks on an epic 2,500-mile journey across the Southeast Asian country, which consists of more than 7,600 islands. He begins in the capital Manila at a political protest march marking the 40th anniversary of the day when Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda were kicked out of power after 21 years of dictatorial rule and financial excess. Nearly 40% of the country's urban population lives in poverty and Michael heads to Tondo, a tough slum-like neighbourhood, before he is invited to the Presidential palace to meet the latest President Marcos, who turns out to be a lifelong Monty Python fan
Michael Palin in the Philippines airs on 5 HD at 9:00 PM, Monday 28 September. (Subtitles, new, series.)
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Neil Ferguson
Director
Jeremy Daldry
Executive Producer