Michael Palin

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.

Greg James interview

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

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".

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Radio Times review

In a year when a celeb seemed to pop off every week, some losses were keener than others. Rik Mayall was 56 when he died suddenly in June: nowhere near retirement, as evidenced by his TV comeback last year in Man Down. That show's bereft creator, Greg Davies, contributes to this documentary, as do Michael Palin, Lenny Henry, Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Tim McInnerny and Ruby Wax.

The rare footage here should illustrate how Mayall justified the over-used phrase "force of nature". He was like a child eternally refusing to grow up. That's why it was so shocking when he turned out not to be unstoppable after all.