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Following an outrageous bet, Fogg and his valet, Passepartout, take on the legendary journey of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days, swiftly joined by aspiring journalist Abigail Fix, who seizes the chance to report on this extraordinary story.
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Following an outrageous bet, Fogg and his valet, Passepartout, take on the legendary journey of circumnavigating the globe in just 80 days, swiftly joined by aspiring journalist Abigail Fix, who seizes the chance to report on this extraordinary story.
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Episode 1
Inspired by a news story, Phileas Fogg is goaded into betting that he can circle the globe in just 80 days, despite never having been abroad before.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Ashley Pharoah, Caleb RansonGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Loic Djani, André Penvern, Masali Baduza, Otman Ait Bellaouchou, Christine Brücher, Stefan Burlacu
Episode 2
Fogg's self-respect is shattered by an arrogant widower's ridicule, worrying Abigail and Passepartout even before a disaster strikes.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Giovanni Scifoni, Simone Coppo, Alexandru Bindea, Doru Cătănescu, Aida Economu, Cristian Popa
Episode 3
Stuck on Yemen’s west coast, foolhardy Fogg decides on a dangerous desert crossing, leaving Abigail Fix in a place where even a fellow Englishwoman proves hostile.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Lindsay Duncan, Faical El Kihel, Raees Mohammed, Hein De Vries, Florin Galan, Ambrose Uren, Anthony Flanagan
Episode 4
In remote India, Fogg grumpily waits for a wedding to be over, but the groom is grabbed by the army. Passepartout is torn about potentially sabotaging the trip, while Miss Fix’s self-belief has been shaken.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Claire Downes, Stuart Lane, Ian Jarvis, Ashley PharoahGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Charlie Hamblett, Kiroshan Naidoo, Shivani Ghai, Rizelle Januk, Liam Walsh, Reeya Gangen
Episode 5
Passepartout's knowledge of Hong Kong proves useful when Fogg’s finances are blocked. However, there is a high price to be paid. Abigail’s latest article could humiliate Phileas at a party in his honour.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Debbie O'Malley, Jessica Ruston, Ashley PharoahGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Victoria Smurfit, Patrick Kennedy, Thomas Chaanhing, Sandra Pow Chong, Bart Fouche, Sean Cameron Michael
Episode 6
Pacific castaways, Passepartout attempts to atone for his treachery, and Abigail is apologetic, but Phileas remains stubborn as revelations and regrets drive wedges between them. The Reform Club hears the distressing news that Fogg and ‘Fix’ are lost at sea.
Directed by Brian KellyWritten by Peter McKennaGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Brett Williams, Jason K. Ralph, Rob Coutts, Evan Hengst, Gordon van der Spuy, Leon Clingman
Episode 7
Racing through the Rockies, Fogg unwillingly lets a laconic lawman and his prisoner share the chartered stagecoach, unaware the captive’s cronies are in hot pursuit, leading to a violent showdown before sundown.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Stephen GreenhornGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Gary Beadle, John Light, Oliver Hembrough, Elena Saurel, Eduard Bartha, Paul Budeanu
Episode 8
An irresistible reunion, deadly dockside danger and regrettable red tape mean Phileas Fogg faces failure while his companions ponder parting from each other.
Directed by Steve BarronWritten by Ashley PharoahGuest stars Peter Sullivan, Jason Watkins, Dolly Wells, Anthony Flanagan, George Birsman, Dominic Carter, Leon Clingman, Cocis Cristina
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
David TennantPhileas Fogg
Leonie BeneschAbigail 'Fix' Fortescue
Ibrahim KomaPassepartout
Peter SullivanNyle Bellamy
Jason WatkinsBernard Fortescue
Loic DjaniGérard
André PenvernMonsieur Lome
Masali BaduzaEdith
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