- Michael Palin has suggested he may retire from international travel for work after admitting that overseas journeys have become physically exhausting at the age of 83.
- Speaking while promoting his latest travel book In the Philippines, the Monty Python star said travel delays and logistics are increasingly difficult, though he remains open to working in the UK.
- The comments follow Palin being forced to cancel a nationwide UK book tour after suffering three fractured ribs and a minor pelvic fracture in a fall at home.
- Organisers confirmed that ticket holders for the postponed tour events will be contacted with rescheduled dates as soon as they are arranged.
- The veteran presenter also reflected on his career highlights and risks, recalling being held at gunpoint in Venezuela.
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