Michael Palin
Michael Palin tells the story behind his success. Including interviews from John Cleese, David Jason, Connie Booth, Armando Iannucci and Clem Vallance.
In this documentary, Michael Palin tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with a special award at the Baftas in 2013. With an outstanding career in television and film, this special delves into the archives to showcase some of Michael's incredible work, featuring an in-depth interview with the man himself.
From his early days with writing partner Terry Jones to changing the face of British comedy with Monty Python, Michael has gone from strength to strength. His career encompasses award-winning drama such as Alan Bleasdale's GBH, the hugely successful feature film A Fish Called Wanda and critically acclaimed travelogues, which attracted unprecedented TV audiences.
Including interviews from people who helped shape Michael's glittering career, such as John Cleese, David Jason, Connie Booth, Armando Iannucci and Clem Vallance (producer of travelogues).
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Thea Gilmore
Beautiful Day
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Cab Calloway
Run Little Rabbit
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Antonín Dvořák
New World Symphony
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Chuck Berry
Maybellene
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The Hollies
Here I Go Again
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Tom Jones
It's Not Unusual
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Dobie Gray
The In Crowd
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Tom Jones
It's Not Unusual
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Small Faces
Itchycoo Park
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Tv Hits
Monty Python's Flying Circus
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Sonia Jones
Brian Song
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody In Blue
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Willie Nelson
On The Road Again
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Ed Sheeran
Castle On The Hill
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Participant | Michael Palin |
| Interviewed Guest | Robert Hewison |
| Interviewed Guest | Roger Mills |
| Interviewed Guest | David Jason |
| Interviewed Guest | John Cleese |
| Interviewed Guest | Basil Pao |
| Interviewed Guest | Connie Booth |
| Interviewed Guest | Angela Elbourne |
| Interviewed Guest | Clem Vallance |
| Interviewed Guest | Armando Iannucci |
| Series Producer | Samantha Peters |
| Executive Producer | Clare Brown |
| Executive Producer | Katherine Allen |
| Executive Producer | Kate Phillips |
| Executive Producer | Pinki Chambers |
| Production Company | Whizz Kid Entertainment |
| Off-line editing | Peter Elphick |
| Producer | Louise Meager |
| Graphic Designer | Keith Haynes |
| Sound | Stuart Hall |
| On-line editing | Ben Salkeld |
| Re-recording mixer | Jules Woods |
| Production Company | Spin Cycle TV |
| Production Company | Asia Pacific Vision |
