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The Independent UK
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Anna Loren

HISTORICAL FACTS: Michael palin showed iconic monty python sketch to armed guards - Caught on Camera

Michael Palin Channel 5
  • Comedy icon Sir Michael Palin and his crew were detained at gunpoint by armed guards from Venezuela’s intelligence service, SEBIN, while filming a new Channel 5 travelogue.
  • The 82-year-old actor described the encounter as "quite alarming," with armed men in bulletproof vests confiscating passports and searching belongings for several hours.
  • The mood shifted after the guards found Monty Python clips online, specifically the "fish-slapping dance," which Sir Michael noted made them "crack up."
  • Sir Michael felt the atmosphere improved significantly after the sketch was viewed, leading to their eventual release by the end of the day.
  • The three-part series, Michael Palin in Venezuela, is set to air on Channel 5 from 16 September.

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