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Michael Palin
Michael Palin

Michael Palin

  • 81 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and presenter

Michael Palin features

Clockwise. Brian Stimpson (John Cleese) Features

Comedy Rewind: Keeping time with Clockwise

Sunday 15th September 2024

John Cleese plays the recognisably frenetic central role in this mid-80s cinematic farce from the writer of stage sensation Noises Off.

Educating Archie. Peter Brough. Copyright: BBC Radio

Steam radio: a Baby Boomer's personal memory of post-war wireless comedy

Thursday 7th March 2024

With ever-more BBC radio archival treats now available to buy and enjoy again, self-identified Baby Boomer Hercules Grytpype-Thynne shares his personal memories and pays tribute to some of the biggest shows of the post-war era in this ode to brilliant comedy on the wireless.

David Nobbs Pro

David Nobbs Memorial Trust 2021 competition open

Tuesday 26th January 2021

The David Nobbs Memorial Trust sketch and sitcom writing competition is now open for 2021 entries. The deadline is 12th March.

Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Michael Palin. Copyright: Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd Features

Monty Python at 50 at the BFI

Sunday 1st September 2019

A look at the BFI's September 2019 season celebrating Monty Python's Flying Circus, just ahead of its 50th anniversary.

An Englishman, an American & an Indian Walk into a bar. Copyright: Roundhouse Live

Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin to appear in Camden show

Monday 28th November 2016

Monty Python members Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin are coming together to talk to Sanjeev Bhaskar about their life and work in a one-off fundraising event for London's Roundhouse venue.

The Complete And Utter History Of Britain. Terry Jones. Copyright: London Weekend Television Shop

(In)Complete And Utter History Of Britain DVD released

Monday 7th April 2014

Network has released a definitive set of Michael Palin and Terry Jones's pre-Monty Python historical comedy series, The Complete And Utter History Of Britain - complete with newly re-filmed links between surviving footage.

God in Monty Python's Spamalot. Michael Palin Live

Michael Palin to play God in Spamalot stage show

Wednesday 21st August 2013

Next week Monty Python star Michael Palin is, for one week only, going to appear as God in the stage show Spamalot. See the behind-the-scenes video here.

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