Pole to Pole Series 1 Episodes Episode guide

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1. Bitter End

   8/8 Michael is forced to abandon his plans and seek alternatives in the last stretch.
2. Evil Shadow

   7/8 Zambia brings dark tidings and a debilitating accident for Michael.
3. Plains and Boats and Trains

   6/8 After his struggles in Sudan, Michael makes it past the equator on day 97 of his trek.
4. Crossing the Line

   5/8 Exhausted by the African leg of their journey, the team limps on to Kenya.
5. Shifting Sands

   4/8 A civil war stops Michael's journey through Sudan before an alternative is found.
6. Mediterranean Maze

   3/8 From Turkey to Egypt via Greece and Cyprus, Michael explores the Mediterranean.
7. Russian Steps

   2/8 Michael arrives in Leningrad and makes his way across the Soviet Union.
8. Cold Start

   1/8 Michael touches down at the North Pole as he starts his journey south.