Michael Palin
- 81 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and presenter
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Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: "I'd love Helen to still be here, telling me off"
At 80, the comedian, author and presenter is off on his travels again - this time to Nigeria. He discusses grief, comedy and confrontation.
Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian, 9th April 2024How Monty Python hooked world with fish sketch
They made classic films and sold out vast arenas, but Michael Palin thinks Monty Python peaked with a 30-second skit on BBC2. He tells This Cultural Life that the summit of Python's achievement was "The Fish Slapping Dance" as that's the sketch that conquered the world.
Jack Blackburn, The Times, 5th April 2024Monty Python stars meeting up is like tearful lovers reuniting - Michael Palin
He said he is friends with his fellow comedy troupe founders John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle.
Charlotte McLaughlin, Evening Standard, 5th April 2024John Cleese challenges Eric Idle on Monty Python's finances
John Cleese has responded to Eric Idle in the growing row over Monty Python's earnings, coming out in support of Terry Gilliam's daughter, Holly.
British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2024Monty Python And The Holy Grail returns to cinemas
1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail is returning to cinemas in February to celebrate its 48 and a half year anniversary. Some of the screenings will be quote-a-long editions.
British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2024Michael Palin heads to Nigeria for C5
Channel 5 has announced the location for Michael Palin's latest major travel series, to air later this year. Michael Palin: Into Nigeria (w/t).
Jon Creamer, Televisual, 29th January 2024Major pre-Python sketch show discovered
ITV has discovered all six episodes of a major pre-Monty Python sketch show made by Terry Jones and Michael Palin, The Complete And Utter History Of Britain.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2023The Complete And Utter History Of Britain review
More than 50 years after it was first broadcast, an early historical spoof series by Michael Palin and Terry Jones will delight Python fans.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 2nd October 2023Great-Uncle Harry by Michael Palin review - a soldier's life
The actor and comedian reconstructs the story of a relative who died at the Somme to quietly devastating effect.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 22nd September 2023Michael Palin on life after losing his wife: "A great sort of emptiness comes in"
Aged 80, the comedian, actor, writer, traveller and national treasure is embarking on a new journey after the death of Helen, his wife of 57 years. He tells Richard Coles how he's trying to find humour amid the grief.
Richard Coles, The Times, 16th September 2023