Although I am reasonably well educated (Durham University 1964-70) I had never read Around the World in 80 Days. However, after watching the first 2 episodes, I am already surfing the Net to find out about the Paris Commune and finding more about life in the early 1870s.
Although I am a great fan of David Tennant, I am not yet sure he is right for the part. Leonie Benesch and Ibrahim Koma have me well under their spell.
I am looking forward to the rest of the series