Michael Palin
Popularity:11.91
Known For:Acting
Birthday:1943-05-05
Place of Birth:Broomhill, Sheffield, England, UK
Homepage:https://www.themichaelpalin.com/
Also Known As:
Brazil (1985)
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a...
Life of Brian (1979)
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging...
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin...
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes...
Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report (1974)
An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documentary shouldn't be viewed as a making of the film,...
Jabberwocky (1977)
A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures....
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
Fierce Creatures (1997)
Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep...
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.
Life Of Brian Screenplay (2008)
An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Graham Chapman's Personal Best (2006)
The LORDS of LAUGHTER--The SAINTS of SATIRE--The HIGH PRIESTS of LOW COMEDY--have sold out once again. Some say you can't take it with you. Others...
Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014)
Comedian Rik Mayall died suddenly on 9 June 2014. Mayall's blend of rocket-fuelled physical comedy, surrealism, subversive satire and pompous punk...
Time Bandits (1981)
Young history buff Kevin can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being, they've...
Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball? (2004)
The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and...
50 Films to See Before You Die (2006)
Celebrating the relaunch of Film4 as a free-to-air TV channel, Channel4 counts down their list of the fop 50 films to see before you die, as compiled...
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) (2010)
Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian, which retells the tragic tale of Mandy,...
The Wind in the Willows (1996)
Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels,...
Inside Shabby Road: The Music of 'The Rutles' (2008)
Short documentary on the music of the 'prefab four', The Rutles. Shabby Road is where the band recorded most of their music, and it is the name of...
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.
Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles' (2008)
Short documentary about the making of the film 'The Rutles: All You Need is Cash'.
How to Irritate People (1969)
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
Arthur Christmas (2011)
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement....
Around the World in 20 Years (2008)
To mark the twentieth anniversary of "Around the World in 80 Days" we went back to Dubai and India to retrace our steps and to see if we could find...
Is This a Record? (1973)
John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
The Missionary (1982)
In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new...
American Friends (1991)
Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming...
A Private Function (1984)
In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr....
Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)
The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at...
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979)
Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to...
The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982)
Following the success of the 1979 show and the financial benefits accruing to Amnesty from the spin-off movie, TV special and record albums –...
The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball (1989)
After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth...
Three Men in a Boat (1975)
One hot June day, three friends decide there is nothing they would like to do more than to get away from London. A boating holiday with lots of fresh...
Absolutely Anything (2015)
Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.
The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979 (1979)
Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and...
The Wind in the Willows (1995)
Kenneth Grahame's literary classic about an enchanting world along the Riverbank has delighted readers for nearly a century. Now, this enduring...
The Willows in Winter (1996)
Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully...
Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch (1970)
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Close-up Toothpaste Relaunch,” a short advertising film. Follow Elida Gibbs' super...
Ending It All (1970)
Michael Palin guides us on suicide in this humorous public information film on motorway safety.
A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman (2012)
John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python colleague Graham Chapman in this hilarious, 3-D...
Palin on Redpath (1997)
Michael Palin travels to France in search of the Mediterranean view on his wall, captured by his favourite artist, Scottish painter Anne Redpath. He...
Frost on Sketch Shows (2013)
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
Anatomy of a Liar (2012)
A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.
The Wipers Times (2013)
When Captain Fred Roberts discovered a printing press in the ruins of Ypres, Belgium in 1916, he decided to publish a satirical magazine called The...
The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations (2001)
A documentary with Terry Jones and Michael Palin travelling to the locations of "Monty Python and Holy Grail".
The Seventh Python (2008)
Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and...
Life of Python (1990)
This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not...
The Box (1981)
Several individuals have been packed in a box; they disagree regarding what should be done.
The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not...
The Movie Life of George (1989)
When EMI refused to produce Monty Python's Life of Brian, George Harrison founded Handmade Pictures so that he could see the film. This is the story...
Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)
Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! - With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)
A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.
The Fringe, Fame and Me (2022)
The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution – a...
50 Years of BBC Two Comedy (2014)
Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.
Euroshow '71: May Day Special (1971)
German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009)
30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live (2014)
With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage cumulating in...
Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs (2023)
A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The programme...
Attenborough at 90 (2016)
In celebration of his ninetieth birthday, Sir David Attenborough shares extraordinary highlights of his life and career with broadcaster Kirsty...
The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life' (2003)
The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for...
Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace (2014)
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage....
Marty Feldman: Six Degrees of Separation (2008)
A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system...
Generation '66 (2016)
Documentary exploring the key events of 1966, a period when British pop music, fashion and sport was making waves across the globe, but when the...
Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002)
One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a...
Tracey Ullman: A Class Act (1993)
A short series of 15 minute programmes, really expanded sketches, in which Tracey Ullman and Michael Palin play various roles satirizing the British...
Michael Palin & the Mystery of Hammershøi (2005)
In 2005, Michael Palin set out to unlock the mysteries and find out about the background and life of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi....
The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987)
The Grand Knockout Tournament (colloquially also known as It's a Royal Knockout) was a one-off charity event which was shown on British television on...
The Magic Faraway Tree (1970)
Soon after the Thompson family’s arrival in the countryside, the three children – Beth, Joe, and Fran – discover a magical tree and...
Michael Palin and the Ladies Who Loved Matisse (2003)
Michael Palin visits the Baltimore apartment gallery of Etta and Claribel Cone, wealthy American sisters who amassed one of the world's finest...
The Death of Stalin (2017)
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble,...
The Last Day of World War One (2008)
Telling the stories of the last soldiers to die in the Great War.
Monty Python in Aberystwyth (2009)
In a strange turn of events, Sue Jones-Davies became the mayor of a Welsh town where Monty Python's Life of Brian was still banned - the film where...
The South Bank Show: Terry Gilliam (1991)
Terry Gilliam is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 1991 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). Gilliam speaks of his history with the British...
The South Bank Show: Spamalot (2006)
Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The surviving members of Monty Python discuss the huge...
Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall (2010)
Half-hour behind the scenes of Eric Idle's Not The Messiah oratorio. Featuring Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Neil Innes,...
The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything (2014)
Terry Jones and Michael Palin revisit their "pre-Python" sketch show from 1969 which has sadly been wiped by the BBC. At the time, in 2014, only 2...
Tomkinson's Schooldays (1976)
New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St...
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977)
Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers...
Comic Roots: Michael Palin (1983)
Short biographical documentary about comedian Michael Palin and his early interest in acting and comedy. Includes his education at the Shrewsbury...
Making Qi (2011)
Behind the scenes documentary on British panel show Qi.
Escape from Stalag Luft 112B (1977)
During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and...
Murder at Moorstones Manor (1977)
Sir Clive Chiddingfield invites his family to his birthday party at lonely Moorstones Manor but in the course of the evening half of those present...
Across the Andes by Frog (1970)
Explorer Walter Snetterton and his party travel to the Andes to prove his theory that frogs are able to climb mountains. Due to the Cup Final the...
The Curse of the Claw (1977)
Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned...
Whinfrey's Last Case (1979)
In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go...
Golden Gordon (1979)
Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935,who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is,however,their loyal fan,determined to prevent...
Roger of the Raj (1979)
On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin...
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World (1966)
The outrageous life of the American dancer of the 1920s, Isadora Duncan, whom Ken Russell described as "part genius and part charlatan".
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns (2014)
Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic TV comedy Ripping Yarns, a loving parody of the...
Michael Palin's Greatest Railway Journey: Derry To Kerry (1994)
Michael Palin travels through Ireland - from Derry in the North down to his ancestral homeland of Kerry in the South.
The Art Of Travel With Michael Palin (1989)
6 part series where Michael Palin discusses the different railways across Britain and their respective artwork.
The Broken Bottle (1977)
Short sketch written by and starring Michael Palin and Terry Jones, of Monty Python.
Great Railway Journeys - Derry to Kerry (1994)
Michael Palin travels through Ireland - from Derry in the North down to his ancestral homeland of Kerry in the South.
Comedians Do It On Stage (1986)
A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their support to the Oncology Club Fund. The Fund is a...
The Roots of Monty Python (2005)
A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007)
Robbie and Donner's wedding is interrupted when Donner is kidnapped by aliens. Robbie saves the day again though with the help of his friends and an...
Monty Python In The Netherlands (1973)
Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.
Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia (2015)
Michael Palin discovers the story of 17th-century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi. He unearths not only her paintings, but a complex and...
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's...
Henry Cleans Up (1974)
An educational comedy film from Guinness instructing how to clean out your pipes in the pub.
Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' (2004)
Documentary about actor Peter Sellers and one of his most memorable film roles.
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1 (2004)
Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable...
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2 (2004)
All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch';...
The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3 (2004)
All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'The Finals of the All-England...
The Meaning of Monty Python (2013)
A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life
The Monty Python Story (1999)
The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very series, and four very funny films that are still has...
Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm (1999)
Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André Jacquemin and other conspirators.
Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches (1999)
The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the first showing of Monty Python on 5 October...
Monty Python: Pythonland (1999)
Michael Palin presents a documentary discovering some of the places that were used as locations for the filming of Monty Python's Flying Circus
Michael Palin: A Life on Screen (2018)
This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus (2008)
Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such...
What Is Brazil? (2008)
What is this film called Brazil? Find out in this witty documentary.
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics,...
Michael Palin In Wyeth's World (2013)
Michael Palin heads for rural Pennsylvania and Maine to explore the extraordinary life and work of one of America's most popular and controversial...
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television (2002)
Life on Air: David Attenborough's 50 Years in Television is a BBC documentary film that recounts David Attenborough's television career. It is...
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014)
Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle - as they prepare...
The Unknown Peter Sellers (2000)
Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.
Viz: The Documentary (1990)
Tongue-in-cheek documentary about British adult humor magazine, Viz.
An Accidental Studio (2019)
Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle George...
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes (2019)
The legend of Hamish MacInnes began early. At 16 he climbed the Matterhorn. At 17 he built his first motor car – from scratch. He attempted...
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance (1988)
A feature length documentary on the making of A Fish Called Wanda
Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails (2019)
From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collection of rarely-seen Monty Python moments...
The Dress (1984)
A BAFTA award winning drama about a mistake when buying a dress for his mistress leads Howard to look again at his wife.
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy (2020)
The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored in depth in this film, surveying his meteoric rise to...
Monty Python's Flying Circus - Michael Palin's Personal Best (2006)
Comedy from the UK
Monty Python: Who's There? (1970)
An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes....
Produced By George Martin (2012)
A profile of Sir George Martin, Britain's most celebrated record producer, from his early days at EMI/Parlophone to his work with The Beatles.
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for...
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation (2020)
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin reflect on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and what it has taught us about global co-operation in...
John Peel's Record Box (2005)
John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy...
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980)
In this affectionate documentary, Michael Palin confesses to being a train spotter when he was a boy and fulfils his ambition to travel to the Isle...
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and...
Jeepers Creepers (2020)
After twenty years as a struggling variety turn and then a prolific scriptwriter and television star, comic genius Marty Feldman found screen stardom...
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television...
Concert for George (2003)
As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29...
How To Make It In Comedy (2024)
Told by the stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe, this the inside story of what it takes to make a name there, from those who enjoyed...
Rabbit Ears - Jack and the Beanstalk (1991)
When Jack sells his cow for some lousy looking beans, his mother goes into a rage and throws the beans out the window. However, Jack soon discovers...
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release (2010)
This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the episodes directly, so it necessarily must be held...
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema (2011)
When the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley, north London, celebrated its centenary year in 2010, On-Par Productions were invited to document the...
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980)
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980)
Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python (1989)
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982)
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter (1980)
Great Railway Journeys - Derry to Kerry (1994)
Michael Palin's Greatest Railway Journey: Derry To Kerry (1994)
The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971 (1971)
Sir David Attenborough and Sir Michael Palin in Conversation (2020)
Ripping Yarns (1976)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997)
Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
Sahara with Michael Palin (2002)
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the...
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure (1999)
Michael Palin's Hemingway Adventure is a 1999 BBC television documentary presented by Michael Palin. It records Palin's travels as he visited many...
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Pole to Pole (1992)
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, travelling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air...
Himalaya with Michael Palin (2004)
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational...
G.B.H. (1991)
GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael...
The Complete and Utter History of Britain (1969)
The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones...
Pebble Mill at One (1972)
Pebble Mill at One was a popular British lunchtime magazine, broadcast live from Monday to Friday at 13:00, mainly on BBC1. It was transmitted from...
The One Show (2006)
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Going Live! (1987)
Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah...
Monty Python's Personal Best (2006)
A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.
Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967)
Innovative and influential, and originally envisaged as children’s show, Do Not Adjust Your Set was a madcap early-evening comedy sketch show...
Staged (2020)
David Tennant and Michael Sheen (playing themselves) were due to star in a production of 'Six Characters in Search of an Author' in the West End. The...
The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976)
A series of benefit shows staged initially in the United Kingdom to raise funds for the human rights organisation Amnesty International. The shows...
Twice a Fortnight (1967)
Twice a Fortnight is a 1967 British sketch comedy television series with Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jonathan Lynn and...
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness....
Michael Palin's New Europe (2007)
Michael Palin explores European countries that were once behind the Iron Curtain.
Omnibus Presents Comic Relief (1986)
The comedy event of the year took place in April 1986 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London. All those taking part gave their services free in order...
Movie Connections (2007)
Documentary series looking at the stories behind the production of popular English films, showing how they tie in with the production of other movies...
The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007)
The Alan Titchmarsh Show is a British daytime chat show presented by Alan Titchmarsh. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2007 and currently...
The Frank Skinner Show (1995)
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and...
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day...
Brazil with Michael Palin (2012)
Brazil with Michael Palin is a travel documentary series by Michael Palin consisting of four episodes. Palin, had never been to Brazil which, in the...
Fantasy World Cup (1998)
Comedy show spoofing some of the highlights of the 1998 World Cup in France. Includes interviews with celebrities and famous fans including Bridget...
Saturday Night Live (1975)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...
Michael Palin: The Art of Travel (1989)
Short travelogues in which Michael Palin experiences a bygone age of rail travel in the UK.
Remember Me (2014)
Tom Parfitt fakes an injury in order to escape from his monotonous lifestyle and head to a care center. However, upon his arrival, the staff...
Travels with Palin (1980)
"From what I gather, people feel they are doing a journey with me. They like following someone who is relatively inexpert, who likes to travel but is...
Clangers (1969)
The Clangers are strange, long-nosed, pink, woolly creatures that live inside a small blue planet, which lies far, far away in space.Under the...
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus consisted of two 45-minute Monty Python German television comedy specials produced by WDR for West German...
Saturday Night Live (1975)
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture...
Artsnight (2015)
An art magazine show guest-edited by a different personality each week.
Wogan (1982)
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Vanity Fair (2018)
In a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having, no one is more determined to climb to the heights of English society than Becky...
Michael Palin in North Korea (2018)
Travelogue series into the notably private nation.
Great Railway Journeys (1980)
Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC...
A Life on Screen (2014)
Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.
Michael Palin: Into Iraq (2022)
Michael Palin embarks on an epic, revelatory journey through Iraq, one of the most dangerous and complex countries in the world. Following the Tigris...
Michael Palin in Nigeria (2024)
In his first visit to Nigeria, labelled the ‘Giant of Africa’, Michael Palin embarks on an epic 1,300-mile journey. It’s a country...
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975)
A talk show presented by Michel Drucker
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on...
Legends (2006)
The story of the big names that have shaped the musical genres, plus an occasional stopgap for the new rock 'n' roll - comedy.
The Graham Norton Show (2007)
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun...
Worzel Gummidge (2019)
Mackenzie Crook writes, directs and stars in this new family comedy series about a scarecrow who comes to life, based on the characters created by...
Ripping Yarns (1976)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Ripping Yarns (1976)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Ripping Yarns (1976)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns (2014)
Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic TV comedy Ripping Yarns, a loving parody of the...
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014)
This series is presented by self-confessed Python nut Hugh Bonneville, each show with a group of five famous comedians remembering their favourite...
The Simpsons (1989)
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime (2020)
Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects...
Parkinson (1998)
Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.
Parkinson (1970)
The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones...
Parkinson (1970)
Michael Palin explores European countries that were once behind the Iron Curtain.
Parkinson (1970)
In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the...
Parkinson (1970)
A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational...
Parkinson (1970)
Innovative and influential, and originally envisaged as children’s show, Do Not Adjust Your Set was a madcap early-evening comedy sketch show...
Parkinson (1970)
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the...
Parkinson (1970)
Great Railway Journeys, originally titled Great Railway Journeys of the World, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by BBC...
Parkinson (1970)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Parkinson (1970)
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Parkinson (1970)
Michael Palin undertakes an epic journey of 23,000 miles, travelling from the North to the South Pole across 17 countries with a minimum of air...
Parkinson (1970)
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Parkinson (1970)
Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
Parkinson (1970)
Eleven-year-old Kevin's passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious...
Parkinson (1970)
The Complete And Utter History Of Britain was a 1969 television comedy sketch show. It was created and written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones...
Parkinson (1970)
A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January...
Parkinson (1970)
A series of six outrageous one-hour specials showcasing the groundbreaking comedians.
Parkinson (1970)
Monty Python Live at Aspen was a reunion show featuring the five surviving members of Monty Python: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry...