Synopsis
Michael Palin continues his Himalayan Trek, leaving Everest base camp on the high road to Lhasa as he takes a look at how China has changed Tibet.
- Programme: Himalaya with Michael Palin
- Episode: 04: The Roof of the World
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2004
- Geography | Comparing UK with a Non-European Country
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