Around the World in 80 Days

Phileas Fogg's Backstory

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 34s  | Video has closed captioning.

Fogg’s character is given more of a history in this adaptation; one that explains what has driven him on the journey. #AroundTheWorld PBS

Aired: 02/08/22

Rating: NR

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