They called the show "Michael Palin in Venezuela" because someone had the idea to take the most beloved of the Pythons - and almost certainly a "National Treasure" at this point - to politically-troubled Venezuela to observe and provide compassionate yet mordant commentary on what he finds. Did we mention the toxic moths...?
Below we explain how to watch "Michael Palin in Venezuela" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!
"Michael Palin in Venezuela" premiered in the U.K. on Channel 5 at 9 p.m. BST on Tuesday, September 16 and is available to stream on 5 [formerly My5].
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Palin begins and ends in almost certainly the only Venezuelan city anybody has ever heard of - Caracas - and finds extremes of wealth and poverty, luxury hotels and slums, before flying to the Amazon rainforest and Angel Falls. There's an environmental message (illegal gold mining) and a look at the effects of tourism in the area.
But it's not all travelogue tropes. Palin and his crew manage to get themselves detained by SEBIN (the intelligence service) for several hours, he releases a 10 foot anaconda into the wild and has an argument with a crocodile before traveling to the "no go" area on the Colombian border and then having a memorable but unpleasant encounter in a village under siege by toxic moths.
Keep reading for all the details on where to watch "Michael Palin in Venezuela" online from anywhere today.
How to watch 'Michael Palin in Venezuela' for FREE in the U.K.
"Michael Palin in Venezuela" premiered in the U.K. on Channel 5 at 9 p.m. BST on Tuesday, September 16 and is available to stream on 5 [formerly My5].
Traveling outside the U.K.? Don't worry — you can watch "Michael Palin in Venezuela" from anywhere in the world with a VPN. Read on and we'll explain how.
How to watch 'Michael Palin in Venezuela' from abroad
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Michael Palin in Venezuela" on your usual Channel 5 account? Don't panic.
You can still watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select a U.K. location from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Channel 5 and watch "Michael Palin in Venezuela" online just like you would at home.
Where to watch 'Michael Palin in Venezuela' around the world
Can I watch 'Michael Palin in Venezuela' in the U.S. Canada or Australia?
Not yet is the disappointing answer. "Michael Palin in Venezuela" is not available to stream outside the U.K. but if that changes you'll read about it here first.
However, if you're abroad and want to watch "Michael Palin in Venezuela" on your usual domestic streamer, you can do this by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
'Michael Palin in Venezuela' - FAQ
'Michael Palin in Venezuela' - Cast
Michael Palin - Self
Ana Vanessa Herrero - Self: Investigative reporter
Germán Olavarría - Self: Guide to Los Roques
Valentina Quintero - Self: Famous Venezuelan writer/entertainer.
Alberto Vollmer - Self: Owner of Santa Teresa rum distillery
Armando Machado - Self: Park ranger in Los Llanos
María Peinado - Self: Beauty queen
'Michael Palin in Venezuela' - Episode list
Season 01 Episode 01: Michael begins in Caracas. From the dangerous slums of Petare to the opulent Humboldt Hotel, he explores the country's stark contrasts. And in the Amazon, he encounters illegal gold mining. (Tues, Sept 16)
S01 E02: On the second leg of Michael's epic journey he visits a stunningly beautiful cluster of coral islands and gets up close to anacondas - but also gets detained by SEBIN, the country's intelligence service. (Tues, Sept 23)
S01 E03: On the final leg, Michael visits Zulia state, on the UK Foreign Office no visit list; tries to avoid thousands of "toxic moths" and visits Maracaibo city, once rich from oil, now suffering severe economic downturn. The series ends back in Caracas at a government-sponsored Carnival parade, which is a mix of spectacle, music and visible security presence. (Tues, Sept 30)
How did Palin and his crew escape detention by the Venezuela security service?
The guards googled "Michael Palin", found Monty Python sketches (including the “fish-slapping dance”) online, loved them and released their famous captive and his colleagues.
What else can I watch for free on Channel 5?
Lots – from historical docs such as "Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic" to dark thrillers such as "The Night Caller" and even Monday Night NFL football. Traveling outside the country? Here's our guide to watching watch U.K. TV from abroad.
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