Michael Palin
- 81 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and presenter
Press clippings
Seriously Silly: The Life Of Terry Jones to be published this winter
Terry Jones is to be the subject of a new authorised biography, with Seriously Silly: The Life Of Terry Jones, including a foreword by Michael Palin.
British Comedy Guide, 26th February 2025Armando Iannucci & Chris Morris interviewed for BBC arts documentary
Armando Iannucci is to be profiled by the BBC's imagine arts series, in a film that also features interviews with Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Michael Palin, Rebecca Front, Chris Addison, Jesse Armstrong, Peter Capaldi and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2025Michael Palin to talk about the rediscovered Complete And Utter History Of Britain
Sir Michael Palin will talk about his pre-Python sketch show with Terry Jones at a special BFI event on Saturday.
Chortle, 1st December 2024Michael Palin remembers Maggie Smith
To work with Maggie Smith, as I did in The Missionary and A Private Function, was to be in the presence of pure acting gold.
The Guardian, 28th September 2024Michael Palin: 'I don't worry about death. It will happen soon'
The 81-year-old Monty Python star's latest volume of his diaries is dedicated to his wife, Helen, who died last year. Michael Palin reveals his thoughts on grieving -- 'I carry on as though she is still here' -- and his own mortality.
Janice Turner, The Times, 13th September 2024Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today, aiming to raise £120,000 to erect a permanent statue of comedy legend Terry Jones in his home town.
British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2024Michael Palin says he still talks to his late wife: "It's a bit like losing a limb"
"Sometimes I will have done something and I'll get back and tell her about it," said Monty Python star.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 24th June 2024Neil Innes tribute to feature Pythons, The Rutles & Idiot Bastard Band
The life of Neil Innes is to be celebrated in a special show, Neil Innes - 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', featuring performances from Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and former members of The Rutles, John Halsey and Ricky Fataar, plus a raft of comic and music talent.
British Comedy Guide, 5th June 2024Michael Palin announces autumn book tour
Michael Palin has announced 13 autumn dates for There and Back - The Diary Tour 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 30th May 2024Monty Python stars reunite for Sir Michael Palin's birthday - with one notable absence
Sir Michael Palin has marked his 81st birthday with a Monty Python reunion - with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam joining him for a celebratory meal.
Anita Singh,, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024