Winner of a Gold Award at the Spoken Word Awards 2003 Michael Palin's latest journey is across the Sahara desert, a place of romantic, almost magical appeal. Although famous as a geological location, its life, landscape & rich history are not so well-known. Periods of difficult travel will be repaid with new sights & sounds, people, languages, food & customs. The emphasis will be on Michael Palin's interaction with the people he meets, & on stretching him & his team as they undergo this arduous expedition.