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Michael Palin announces death of his wife Helen: ‘The bedrock of my life’

‘Her death is an indescribable loss for myself, our three children and four grandchildren,’ Monty Python star wrote

The Independent UK

‘The bedrock of my life’: Michael Palin announces the death of his wife Helen

Monty Python star said his ‘dearest wife’ died ‘peacefully’ a month after the pair celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary

The Guardian - UK

Sir Michael Palin's heart-breaking announcement that beloved wife of 57 years has died

The actor described Helen as "the bedrock of my life"

Wales Online

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‘The bedrock of my life’ – Sir Michael Palin announces death of wife of 57 years

The TV veteran shared a tribute on his official website

Evening Standard

Monty Python star Michael Palin heartbroken as wife of 57 years dies after illness

The actor said that his beloved wife had passed in the early hours of the morning.

Daily Record

Monty Python star Michael Palin devastated as beloved wife dies after chronic pain battle

Actor Michael Palin confirmed the devastating news that his beloved wife Helen passed away after suffering a battle with chronic pain in a post shared to his official website

Daily Mirror

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life at 40: timeless sketch comedy brilliance

The troupe’s last feature as a six-person act is a smart and still relevant collection of satire and silliness

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Michael Palin review: Monty Python star reflects on 60-year career and Fawlty Towers reboot at Slapstick

The Monty Python member appeared at two special shows in Bristol over the weekend

Bristol Post

Teen pulled from Turkey earthquake rubble after 94 hours drank own urine to survive

Victims are continuing to be pulled from the wreckage of the earthquake which reduced areas of Turkey and Syria this week, including a 17-year-old who had to drink his own urine

Daily Mirror

Prince Edward mingles with Lenny Henry and Michael Palin at Radio Times Covers party

This year marks the Radio Times’ 100th anniversary, with the event also welcoming cover stars from across the decades.

The Independent UK

Valentine's Day 2023 in Bristol includes speakeasy dining experience and a 'love tour'

There are lots of usual activities happening this year

Bristol Post

Michael Palin on his first TV job in Bristol, Monty Python’s legacy and the future of comedy

We spoke to the comedian and actor ahead of his festival appearance here

Bristol Post

Baseball quiz: And now for something completely different ...

Let’s put statistics and trivia aside and see if you can name the author of these baseball quotes.

Chicago Sun-Times

John Cleese ridiculed for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python in 'two decades'

Monty Python's John Cleese seems to have forgotten the comedy troupe sold the rights to Netflix - where fans can stream much of the back catalogue including four series of Flying Circus and films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian

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The Spanish island that has reinvented itself from the worst of mass tourism

BOTH Michael Palin and Lanzarote have come a long way since he notoriously dubbed the isle “Lanzagrotty”. I met Palin in London recently and I…

Bristol Post

Slapstick Festival 2023 announces full line up including Harry Shearer from The Simpsons

Several comedy legends have joined the full line up for the festival

The Independent UK

Monty Python star Eric Idle dismisses Dave Chappelle complaints on ‘cancel culture’

Idle also criticised Bill Maher for ‘moaning’ about his audience

The Independent UK

Jamie Lee Curtis had one request for her male co-stars in A Fish Called Wanda

Curtis starred in the 1988 crime comedy alongside John Cleese, Kevin Kline and Michael Palin

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The Independent UK

Monty Python star Eric Idle dismisses Dave Chappelle complaints on ‘cancel culture’

Idle also criticised Bill Maher for ‘moaning’ about his audience

Bristol Post

Stephen Merchant and Michael Palin billed for Slapstick Festival 2023 - how to get tickets

The festival will be taking over Bristol Old Vic for its final day

The Guardian - UK

Æthelstan, Duran Duran and a special Ron Pokémon – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

From Blackadder to Blackstuff to Blobby: 100 years of the BBC, part seven

Some of the greatest ever TV airs, Saturday nights get a Crinkley Bottom takeover – and the new comedy royalty are crowned

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Jeremy Paxman on Parkinson’s, dissecting brains and quitting University Challenge

A frank and funny documentary sees the TV host explore his diagnosis. Plus: Mexican goodies on Bake Off and Michael Palin in Iraq. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

‘I didn’t cry until I knew I was going to live’: Monty Python’s Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancer

Three years after being diagnosed, the 79-year-old has been given the all-clear. He reflects on losing his friends George Harrison and Robin Williams – and how he still manages to always look on the bright side of life

The Independent UK

Monty Python’s Eric Idle reveals he ‘survived’ pancreatic cancer

Doctors were able to diagnose the 79-year-old extremely early.

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