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A Close Shave

Michael Palin and the crew arrive in Bombay one week behind schedule. They move quickly through India to Madras, aiming to catch a ship heading for Singapore, but only two ships are docked - one is leaving too late, and the other is not taking passengers, so Michael signs himself on as a deckhand.

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50 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Michael Palin
Director Roger Mills
Series Producer Clem Vallance
Film Editor David Thomas
Camera Operator Nigel Meakin

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