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Michael Palin
Michael Palin

Michael Palin

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

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Michael Palin interview

Michael Palin talks teenage romance, satire in the sixties - and what happened the first time he met John Cleese.

Jane Graham, The Big Issue, 7th September 2015

Michael Palin on his diaries

The comedian on how Monty Python baffled America, why he can't function without worrying - and his struggle to say something no one else will say.

Paul Fleckney, The Guardian, 14th July 2015

Greg James interview

Greg James on becoming an actor, selling out and his idol Michael Palin: "I love taking the piss out of radio."

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 8th July 2015

Michael Palin: narrating The Clangers is 'Zen-like'

Monty Python star Michael Palin has called narrating the new series of The Clangers "a Zen-like experience".

Mark Savage, BBC News, 1st June 2015

Michael Palin and Terry Jones reunite for podcast

Former Monty Python stars Michael Palin and Terry Jones will be reuniting to talk about their lengthy careers. They are being interviewed by comedy historian Robert Ross for his podcast Robert Ross Requests The Pleasure at the Museum of Comedy in London on March 29.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th March 2015

Michael Palin says John Cleese was 'difficult'

Monty Python actor Michael Palin has told how co-star John Cleese could be "very difficult" to work with at the height of their fame.

BT, 18th March 2015

David Walliams with Michael Palin at BAFTA tribute

He's one of the men paving the way for an outstanding legacy in television. But David Walliams, 43, was the one dealing out the questions on Tuesday night, as an awestruck audience heard Michael Palin, 71, discuss A Life in Television on behalf of BAFTA.

Becky Freeth, Daily Mail, 17th March 2015

Comedy review: Michael Palin

This show is a delight. The avuncular Palin is a warm and engaging raconteur with a seemingly boundless supply of polished anecdotes at the ready.
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And even for the most ardent Python fans, there are still some surprises. I mean, who knew that in Japan, Monty Python's Flying Circus literally translates as Gay Boys' Dragon Show?

Michael Ward, Herald Sun, 5th March 2015

Review: Monty Python's Spamalot, York

What a bright decision too to have Yorkshire Python Michael Palin on screen as God in God's own country.

Charles Hutchinson, The York Press, 17th February 2015

Michael Palin: Monty Python is not dead, just resting

While there are no plans for further (full) Monty Python live concerts, Palin said he was relieved at the positive response from fans and it has inspired the team to start thinking about new material.

Chris Hook, Australian Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2015

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