Comedy legend Michael Palin detailed a frightening moment when he was held at gunpoint while filming his latest travel show in Venezuela. But he may have been saved by one of his most absurd moments: ...

With the passing of Dame June Whitfield and the New Year’s Honours bestowing a knighthood on Michael Palin, I found myself reflecting on the half-life of comedy. I admit Dame June was a comedy master ...

Sir Michael Palin has revealed how he was held at gunpoint by armed guards in Venezuela – but was released thanks to a Monty Python sketch The 82-year-old was detained by the intelligence service and ...

The remaining members of Monty Python have delighted fans with a nostalgic run through their greatest hits at the first of their comeback gigs. The cult comedy act - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric ...

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