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Sir Michael Palin: Comedy helps with travel shows

Sir Michael Palin believes his comedy background “helps” his travel documentaries because it gives him a way to connect with people.

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Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley among celebrities urging UK not to weaken torture protections

Public figures sign letter saying plan to reinterpret ECHR for asylum seekers is ‘affront to us all’ and a threat to security

The Guardian - UK

Michael Palin Calls for Hospice Funding as Government Releases £75 Million to Transform End-of-Life Care

Sir Michael Palin calls for urgent government support for hospices after sharing the compassionate end-of-life care his late wife received. With rising demand and financial deficits, hospices need sustainable funding.

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Michael Palin shocks Hollywood actor with surprise appearance on live TV

Sir Michael Palin left an A-list superfan stunned when he made a surprise appearance on live TV.

The Independent UK

Seriously Silly: The Life of Terry Jones by Robert Ross review – portrait of a Python

An affectionate biography of the polymath includes details of never-produced gems such as Monty Python’s Third World War

The Guardian - UK

Film material from Monty Python’s Terry Jones donated to BFI National Archive

The collection includes Jones’ personal 16mm copies of the Monty Python feature films.

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Palin slams north London council for turning homes plan into 'investment opportunity'

Campaigners fear the Camden scheme will drive up rents and exacerbate the housing crisis by bringing another 1,000 residents into an already densely-populated area

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‘I said goodbye to Heath Ledger at this urinal’: a stroll round Terry Gilliam’s pivotal places

The studio where he crashed the Life of Brian spaceship, the stage where he put on a Faust that caused fights, the pub where he last spoke to Heath Ledger … the ex-Python takes a hilarious and evocative meander down memory lane

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: from Nashville with love – the extraordinary story of Taylor Swift

Journalists, insiders and Swifties tell the tale of the world’s biggest pop star in a two-part documentary. Plus: Waldemar Januszczak unveils the long history of erotic art. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Eighty-two not out: Michael Palin says he won’t stop exploring any time soon

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘I will keep doing this as long as people want me to do it,’ says Palin

The Independent UK

Images of Sir Michael Palin and Mackenzie Crook’s new comedy released

Small Prophets was written and directed by Bafta award-winning Crook, who plays the character of DIY store manager Gordon.

Evening Standard

TV tonight: our highlights for Tuesday, September 23, including Bake Off

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Former Monty Python Star Recounts Clash with Maduro's Military in New Footage From Documentary on Venezuela

The incident took place in Hugo Chávez's birthplace and was only toned down when the men recognized Michael Palin's past Monty Python work

Latin Times

TV tonight: who will win The Great British Sewing Bee?

The last three contestants try to wow the judges with a trompe l’oeil creation. Plus: Michael Palin explores the barrios and natural wonders of Venezuela. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: our highlights for Tuesday, September 16, including the Sewing Bee final

Plus, it's Bread Week on Bake Off, and Palin is off to Venezuela

Evening Standard

‘Held at gunpoint’: Michael Palin says Monty Python sketch saved him from terrifying Venezuelan ordeal

The Monty Python legend, 82, revealed he and his crew were held by armed guards

The Independent UK

Michael Palin showed iconic Monty Python sketch to armed guards

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Michael Palin held at gunpoint while making new documentary

The mood shifted after the armed guards viewed a classic Monty Python sketch

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Sir Michael Palin detained by armed militia in Venezuela

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin and his film crew were detained by armed militia in Venezuela after attempting to film a statue of former leader Hugo Chavez.

The Independent UK

Michael Palin claims Monty Python’s Life of Brian wouldn’t get made today due to cancel culture

Monty Python star claimed modern-day comedy has ‘no feelings’ and ‘no surreal humour’

The Independent UK

Eric Idle explains why he ‘laughed’ after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

‘I thought it was very funny,’ the Monty Python comedian said

Euronews

Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python

The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the shocking finale of Danny Dyer’s Bafta-winning comedy

Shocking marital betrayal rocks relations in Mr Bigstuff. Plus: Michael Palin’s lovely series about trees concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

Evening Standard

Tis but a stamp: Royal Mail set celebrates Monty Python favourite scenes

The set of 10 stamps includes six celebrating characters from Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Stock markets fall as US announces new tariff rates on dozens of countries

Donald Trump orders levies ranging from 10% to 41% but extends deadline to next week. Plus, how did Labubu dolls became a ‘social currency’?

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