The DEC has launched an appeal to help Syrians inside and outside the country who are suffering because of the civil war. Presented by Michael Palin.
Michael Palin explores the extraordinary life and work of the popular and controversial American artist Andrew Wyeth, meeting the people who inspired his paintings. Show more
Michael Palin presents the Disasters Emergency Committee Rohingya crisis appeal. Show more
Talking Books
Travel Writer Specials: Michael Palin
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
As Michael Palin celebrates his 25 years of travel writing and broadcasting he talks to the BBC in a special event in front of a live audience.
David Dimbleby introduces coverage of a unique commemoration using music, poetry and personal testimony to mark 70 years since the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp. Show more
Talk show, hosted by Tim Rice and featuring a discussion about Monty Python's Life of Brian, which had been banned by local councils and caused protests. Show more
Mark Lawson talks to Python and globetrotting national treasure Michael Palin about his childhood and early career. Palin recalls some of the highs and lows of the famous ensemble. Show more
Stephen Fry tells the story of Sir David Frost's life, including interviews with Michael Caine, Michael Parkinson and Michael Palin. Plus insight from Tony Blair and John Major. Show more
Moving documentary following the stories of three children who live with a stammer as they embark on a unique, intensive course at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children. Show more
A Culture Show special from the London Film Festival. Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo talk to actor David Morrissey and Michael Palin. Miranda Sawyer visits the Frieze Art Fair. Show more
Victoria Derbyshire
16/07/2015
1 hour, 45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC News ChannelLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel HD
Current affairs magazine. Michael Palin explains why he signed a letter defending the BBC. David Morrissey discusses the refugee crisis. And why knife crime is on the rise. Show more
Alec is late. But Percy is wearing different socks. Something big is brewing. With Michael Palin and John Finnemore. From 2017. Show more
Michael Palin revisits his fourth travel series – a journey to explore the Sahara Desert. Fans including Sir David Attenborough and Joanna Lumley reflect on his achievement Show more
Self-confessed railway enthusiast Michael Palin travels from Euston in London to the Kyle of Lochalsh, along routes steeped in history. Show more
Talking Books
Michael Palin
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
As Michael Palin celebrates his 25 years of travel writing and broadcasting he talks to the BBC in a special event in front of a live audience. Show more
Michael Palin's New Europe
Episode 1: War and Peace
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Michael Palin explores former Eastern Bloc countries. He travels from the Slovenian alps along the coast of Croatia, into Bosnia and Serbia, and then sails to Albania. Show more
Michael Palin's New Europe
Episode 2: Eastern Delight
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Michael Palin explores eastern Europe. He takes a trek up the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, where he joins the summer solstice celebrations of the White Brotherhood sect. Show more
Michael Palin's New Europe
Episode 3: Wild East
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Michael Palin journeys from Transdniester to the rolling hills of Moldova, across the Carpathian Mountains of northern Romania and through Transylvania to the Danube. Show more
Michael Palin's New Europe
Episode 4: Danube to Dnieper
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Michael Palin explores former Eastern Bloc countries. On a journey from Budapest to Yalta, he is engulfed in a swimming pool and shows what he can do on a catwalk. Show more
Michael Palin's New Europe
Episode 5: Baltic Summer
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Michael Palin explores the countries once hidden behind the Iron Curtain. He samples the distinctive cultures of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, and visits Kaliningrad. Show more