Series synopsis
Around the World in 80 Days is a action & adventure family drama television series that premiered on La Une on December 5, 2021. It ended on December 26, 2021. It was created by Caleb Ranson, Ashley Pharoah. It stars David Tennant, Leonie Benesch, Ibrahim Koma and Peter Sullivan.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Tennant as Phileas Fogg
- Leonie Benesch as Abigail 'Fix' Fortescue
- Ibrahim Koma as Passepartout
- Peter Sullivan as Nyle Bellamy
- Jason Watkins as Bernard Fortescue
Guest cast
- Loic Djani as Gérard
- André Penvern as Monsieur Lome
- Masali Baduza as Edith
- Otman Ait Bellaouchou as Protester
- Christine Brücher as Sister Catherine
- Stefan Burlacu as Urchin Boy
- Geo Dobre as Chief of Police
- Ennaamane El Haulaili as Antoine
- Tache Florescu as Senior Police Officer
- Karina Ziana Gherasim as Urchin Girl
- Alain Guillo as President Thiers
- Luyanda Biggz Kabanyane as Sous Chef
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 5, 2021 | December 26, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
December 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Fogg's self-respect is shattered by an arrogant widower's ridicule, worrying Abigail and Passepartout even before a disaster strikes. |
December 5, 2021 |
| 3 |
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. |
December 12, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | La Une |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 5, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2021 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |