Brazil with Michael Palin

Brazil with Michael Palin (2012)

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Brazil in the 21st century has become a global player. With a booming economy and massive social changes, there is a swagger to this once-sleeping giant, but what do we know of it apart from football and carnival? Michael Palin has travelled across most of the globe over the years, but never to Brazil. In this four-part series he crosses the country as big as a continent to find out what makes it tick.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

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The Deep South
Season 1Episode 460 min

The Deep South

In the final episode of his travels through Brazil, Michael Palin finds many surprises as he encounters the rich diversity of the more European and Asian cultures that have created a new melting pot in the deep south of Brazil.

In the picture-perfect town of Parati, set amidst the Mata Atlantica, he meets up with Prince Joao de Braganza, heir to the defunct throne of Brazil. The prince argues that the arrival of the Portuguese court in Brazil, who escaped from Napoleon's occupation, did much to establish the institutions that have enabled Brazil's economy to flourish.

Michael joins Carolina Ferraz, star of a galaxy of telenovellas, the immensely popular Brazilian soap operas, on the backlot of her most recent TV success, where issues of poverty fuel the storylines alongside the racier love triangles.

Whilst taking to the skies of Sao Paolo to avoid the hundred-mile traffic jams with mega-rich king of waste disposal Wilson Quintela, Michael learns that there are millions to be made from garbage.

Travelling south to Blumenau and Pomerode, Michael finds German speakers - including model Priscilla Falaster, who dreams of becoming the next Giselle Bundchen - and tries his hand pulling steins from a mobile bierkeller. Bavarian schulplatte dancers and chance encounters with spiritualists including Marcello Paes Leme challenge his views on what makes a typical Brazilian.

Leaving the beauty and serenity of the Pantanal, Michael comes to his journey's end at the magnificent Iguazu falls, where he concludes that Brazil has much to offer the world as it takes its place as a new superpower.

Nov 14, 2012

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04The Deep SouthNov 14, 2012
S01E03The Road to RioNov 7, 2012
S01E02Into AmazoniaOct 31, 2012
S01E01Out of AfricaOct 24, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Brazil with Michael Palin' premiere?

'Brazil with Michael Palin' premiered on October 24, 2012.

What is the premise of 'Brazil with Michael Palin'?

'Brazil with Michael Palin' follows Michael Palin as he travels across Brazil, exploring the country's diverse regions, cultures, and people.

How many episodes are there in 'Brazil with Michael Palin'?

'Brazil with Michael Palin' consists of four episodes.

What regions of Brazil does Michael Palin explore in the show?

Michael Palin explores the northeast, south, Amazon, and central regions of Brazil in the show.

What is the highlight of the Northeast region of Brazil that is explored in 'Brazil with Michael Palin'?

The highlight of the Northeast region of Brazil that is explored in 'Brazil with Michael Palin' is the Carnival in Recife.

What famous Brazil landmark does Michael Palin visit in the show?

Michael Palin visits the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro in the show.

What is the culture of the indigenous people that Michael Palin encounters in the Amazon region of Brazil?

The culture of the indigenous people that Michael Palin encounters in the Amazon region of Brazil involves living in harmony with nature and utilizing natural resources for their daily needs.

What traditional dance does Michael Palin learn while in Salvador, Brazil?

While in Salvador, Brazil, Michael Palin learns the samba de roda dance.

What is the name of the community that Michael Palin visits in the Amazon region of Brazil?

The community that Michael Palin visits in the Amazon region of Brazil is called Varzea Queimada.

What traditional Brazilian meal does Michael Palin try while in the Amazon region?

While in the Amazon region, Michael Palin tries the traditional Brazilian meal of piranha soup.

What is the name of the island that Michael Palin visits in the south region of Brazil?

The island that Michael Palin visits in the south region of Brazil is called Santa Catarina Island.

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