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From Pole to Pole

Countries visited: Poland Arriving in Gdansk via canal, Michael meets former electrician Lech Walesa who formed 'Solidarity', Poland's first independent trade union, which led to the demise of communism in that country. Heading to Warsaw he visits the Palace of Culture, Stalin's controversial gift to Varsovians. Michael then makes his own personal pilgrimage to Auschwitz.

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  • Originally Aired October 21, 2007
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC One
  • Notes Is a season finale
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Name Type Role
Michael Palin Writer
Roger Mills Director