Michael Palin
English actor
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| 2025 | Michael Palin produces a documentary or travel series focused on Venezuela, continuing his long-standing tradition of travel documentaries and exploration. |
| 2025 | Published travel book 'Michael Palin in Venezuela', exploring Venezuela. |
| 2025 | Planned publication of 'Across Nigeria' travel book. |
| 2024 | Released 'Diaries 1999–2009: There and Back', completing his comprehensive diary series. |
| 2024 | Hosts documentary series 'Michael Palin in Nigeria' |
| 2023 | Michael Palin authored 'Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire', a non-fiction book exploring family history and historical context. |
| 2023 | Visits Nigeria to create a travel documentary to be aired in 2024. |
| May 2 2023 | Helen Palin passed away from kidney failure after 57 years of marriage to Michael Palin. |
| October 4 2022 | The final episode of the three-part 'Into Iraq' documentary series was broadcast on Channel 5, completing Palin's journey from the river's source in eastern Turkey to the Persian Gulf. |
| September 27 2022 | The second episode of 'Into Iraq' aired on Channel 5, continuing Palin's journey through the region. |
| September 20 2022 | Michael Palin's documentary series 'Into Iraq' first aired on Channel 5 in the UK, marking the beginning of a three-part travel documentary following the Tigris river. |
| 2021 | Appears as himself in the TV series Staged |
| 2020 | Hosts documentary series 'Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime' |
| 2020 | Hosts documentary series 'Michael Palin's Himalaya: Journey of a Lifetime' |
| 2020 | Voices a Museum Curator in The Simpsons episode 'I, Carumbus' |
| April 2020 | Performed in the radio production Torchwood: Tropical Beach Sounds and Other Relaxing Seascapes #4. |
| 2019 | Knighted as Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in the New Year Honours for services to travel, culture, and geography, becoming the only Monty Python member to receive a knighthood. |
| 2019 | Published 'North Korea Journal' travel book, documenting his experiences in North Korea. |
| 2019 | Palin plays The Green Man in Worzel Gummidge |
| 2019 | Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, formally becoming Sir Michael Palin. |
| July 2019 | Performed a one-man stage show at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven, Wales, about the loss of HMS Erebus during the third Franklin expedition, based on his book Erebus: The Story of a Ship. |
| 2018 | Michael Palin published 'Erebus: The Story of a Ship' in the United Kingdom, a non-fiction book exploring the history of a notable naval vessel. |
| 2018 | Michael Palin appears in Vanity Fair as William Makepeace Thackeray |
| 2018 | Palin's son William oversaw the restoration of the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. |
| December 27 2018 | Channel 5 aired a special edition of Michael Palin in North Korea, featuring the first two parts and previously unseen footage. |
| October 2018 | Received the first Louie Kamookak Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for advances in geography, specifically for his book on the history of the HMS Erebus. |
| September 30 2018 | Michael Palin's documentary about North Korea aired in North America on National Geographic, titled 'North Korea From the Inside With Michael Palin'. |
| September 27 2018 | Second part of Michael Palin's documentary 'Michael Palin in North Korea' aired on Channel 5 in the UK |
| September 20 2018 | First part of Michael Palin's documentary 'Michael Palin in North Korea' aired on Channel 5 in the UK |
| 2017 | The British Library acquired Palin's archive, including project files, notebooks, and personal diaries related to his work with Monty Python, TV projects, and books. |
| 2017 | Appeared in John Finnemore's Double Acts radio series, specifically in the episode 'The Wroxton Box' (Series 2, Episode 6). |
| 2017 | Michael Palin adapted his 1994 stage play into a radio production called The Weekend. |
| 2017 | Played Soviet politician Vyacheslav Molotov in the satirical black comedy The Death of Stalin. |
| June 2017 | Awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University of St Andrews, recognizing his contribution to public understanding of contemporary geography. |
| 2016 | Announced at the Cannes Film Festival to star alongside Adam Driver in Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, but later dropped out due to financial problems. |
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro hosted the Olympic Games, further cementing its position as a major international sporting destination. |
| 2014 | Published 'Diaries 1988–1998: Travelling to Work', covering his professional experiences during this period. |
| 2014 | Rio de Janeiro was selected as the host city for the FIFA World Cup, drawing international attention to the city's sports infrastructure and global prominence. |
| 2013 | Appeared in the First World War drama The Wipers Times, written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. |
| 2013 | Receives the BAFTA Fellowship, recognizing his significant contributions to entertainment. |
| June 2013 | Honored in Canada with a gold medal for achievements in geography by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. |
| November 14 2012 | Final episode of 'Brazil with Michael Palin' documentary series broadcast on BBC One, concluding his journey through the country. |
| October 24 2012 | Michael Palin's travel documentary series 'Brazil with Michael Palin' first broadcast on BBC One, marking his exploration of Brazil for the first time. |
| October 11 2012 | Michael Palin published the book 'Brazil', which accompanied his television travel documentary series about the country. |
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