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Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years

Episode 1: The Holy Grail

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Monty Python star recalls the influential comedy troupe's huge success in the 70s and making their first film. From October 2006. Show more

Book of the Week

Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years

Episode 2: Branching Out

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The actor and travel writer recalls the Monty Python team's success in America, their break-up and the start of his solo projects. From October 2006.

Book of the Week

Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years

Episode 3: My Father

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The comic actor and travel writer shares more poignant memories from the 70s, reflecting on his relationship with his ailing father. From October 2006.

Book of the Week

Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years

Episode 4: Saturday Night Live

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The comic actor shares his surreal experience of guest hosting a big American TV show and going to a party at New York's Studio 54. From October 2006.

Book of the Week

Michael Palin Diaries - The Python Years

Episode 5: The Life of Brian

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The actor and writer recalls how the influential comedy group reconvened in 1977 to make their most controversial film. Show more