Michael Palin Movies

  • 1987
    The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

    The Grand Knockout Tournament

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    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 Grand Knockout Tournament
  • 1993
    Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

    Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

    Tracey Ullman: A Class Act

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    A short series of 15 minute programmes, really expanded sketches, in which Tracey Ullman and Michael Palin play various roles satirizing the British...

    Tracey Ullman: A Class Act
  • 2007
    The Secret Life of Brian

    The Secret Life of Brian

    The Secret Life of Brian

    7.82007HD

    A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

    The Secret Life of Brian
  • 2012
    Produced by George Martin

    Produced by George Martin

    Produced by George Martin

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    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.

    Produced by George Martin
  • 1983
    The Crimson Permanent Assurance

    The Crimson Permanent Assurance

    The Crimson Permanent Assurance

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    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 Crimson Permanent Assurance
  • 1982
    The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

    The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

    The Secret Policeman's Other Ball

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    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 Other Ball
  • 2012
    A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

    A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

    A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman

    5.92012HD

    John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam pay tribute to their late Monty Python colleague Graham Chapman in this hilarious, 3-D...

    A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman
  • 1979
    Whinfrey's Last Case

    Whinfrey's Last Case

    Whinfrey's Last Case

    9.51979HD

    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...

    Whinfrey's Last Case
  • 2007
    Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

    Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

    Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

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    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...

    Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
  • 2014
    Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

    Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

    Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

    7.42014HD

    With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage culminating in...

    Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
  • 1988
    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    6.51988HD

    Wembley Stadium hosts a concert featuring stars from the fields of music, comedy and film, in celebration of the 70th birthday of imprisoned ANC...

    Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
  • 1969
    How to Irritate People

    How to Irritate People

    How to Irritate People

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    A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.

    How to Irritate People
  • 1977
    Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

    Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

    Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

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    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...

    Escape from Stalag Luft 112B
  • 2001
    The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations

    The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations

    The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations

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    A documentary with Terry Jones and Michael Palin travelling to the locations of "Monty Python and Holy Grail".

    The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations
  • 2025
    When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

    When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

    When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain

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    The film tells the story of how Springsteen and the E Street Band first arrived in the UK in November 1975 for a sold-out performance in Hammersmith,...

    When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain
  • 1979
    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    The Secret Policeman's Ball

    6.41979HD

    A series of benefit concerts to raise money for Amnesty International. Performances include comedy skits and musical numbers by a varied cast of...

    The Secret Policeman's Ball
  • 2026
    Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum

    Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum

    Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum

    7.52026HD

    The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the treasures of the medieval world. Across 70 metres of exquisitely embroidered scenes, it tells the story of one of...

    Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry: Inside the Museum
  • 2004
    Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

    Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

    Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

    4.82004HD

    The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and...

    Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?
  • 1996
    The Willows in Winter

    The Willows in Winter

    The Willows in Winter

    6.71996HD

    Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully...

    The Willows in Winter
  • 1977
    The Curse of the Claw

    The Curse of the Claw

    The Curse of the Claw

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    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...

    The Curse of the Claw