Michael Palin's surprise in Hong Kong - Around the World in 80 Days - BBC

[bboychi1]

why the F would they give you champagne at 9.30 in the morning?!!

[croydonrudeness]

Hmm, he appears to drive across the harbour, go round Bank of China and Central and go back over the harbour to the Peninsula, some naughty editing going on I suspect!

[alancwwong]

how many years ago. 20 years?

[Zoonjse]

does anyone know the name of the theme song in this documentary?

[gng11]

Well the good ol' days of British Hong Kong... I wonder if that kind of hospitality still exists. :D

[heomak]

@gng11 remember the reason why he got the red carpet treatment is because he paid for the chaffeur and he paid for the luxury hotel services....this is expected around the world...you pay 5 star hotel money, you get five star hotel treatment.

lol.

[MrRichman888]

hey all guys . remember Hongkonger and chinese from mainland china are all different . Hongkonger are not like them .

[capnkillu]

I love his reactions to the booze. The expression you can catch him have as he notices the first bottle, like he is wondering what will people think of him if he drinks that early and then decides he deserves it.

it just made me smile.

[Schenkerflyingv]

This clip of Michael Palin inspired me to travel the world.

I will be visiting HK for the first time in March 2010, where I will spend 1 night in this hotel. Can't wait!!

[ianmann64]

From Monty Python to Pennisular, what a journey

[acquiesce100]

Hey BBC if your reading these comments. Get your finger out and satrt making programmes like this again. OK? The public want it. We are sick and tired of seeing celebrities with massive egos talking about themselves, were sick of depressing programmes.

You are partly to blame for how our society is changing for the worse. Now sort it out!!!!

[LversusKira]

I agree, i think poor television does weaken society.

[xraycortina]

acquiesce, you are so, so, right.

but the bbc will probably keep on churning out the same old bôllocks.

[dur4ce11bunny]

I agree. The beeb isn't exactly looking for people with intelligence, wit and conscience like the members of Monty Python inhibit. Can we expect today's entertainers to provide the same quality for four decades? I fear not.

[FSVR54]

@acquiesce100 Yes, more programs like this and The Prisoner/Blake's 7, meaning intelligent fiction, not that dr who shit

[stephentsang2000]

This video was taken 20 years ago. I watched this when I was a kid. Hong Kong is now in deep shit. Mainland Chinese immigrants keep coming and is turning our city into hell~!!

[acquiesce100]

Really? I would love to visit. I was inspired after watching this

[jayinhk]

Hong Kong still rocks, and it's much better than it was 20 years ago despite what Tsang saang has to say about it. :)

[shelleo]

@stephentsang2000 Oh really~ I thought it was you and ppl like you turned HK into a stinky hole

[stephentsang2000]

It is mainlander like you who shit into the sink of Hong Kong Disneyland's toilet~ It is mainlanders like you who throw rubbish on the streets everywhere. It is mainlanders like you who turned Hong Kong into a living hell~

[vigo894]

@stephentsang2000= And don't forget them urinating on the flower beds in Hong Kong Disneyland as well.

[vinsong]

@stephentsang2000 true

[osuvalpal]

lol "...black tie..."

[jdugena]

hey -- bbc worldwide, could you show michael palin's visit to the Philippines? or has it been posted already? thanks.

[BBCWorldwide]

Thanks for the message. You can view the next video in the "Palin's Travel Videos" playlist. The video is entitled "Michael Palin broadcasts from the Ironing Corner - Around the World in 80 Days - BBC".

[LeoZaza]

Hi, does anyone know the link for the episode immediately before this one. I'm looking for Palin's trip on board the container ship (from where this video takes off). Thanks.

[BillCharles88]

Hong Kong - a place that you either love or hate. What have they done to my beloved olde village!

[gragrn]

Michael, only you could arrive on a container ship and stay at the Peninsular. You're a champion!

[ConE500]

I gotta get this on DVD!

[DaVinciChianti]

DAAAANG travelin in style Mr. Palin