BIZARRE: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

Michael Palin held at gunpoint while making new documentary

The mood shifted after the armed guards viewed a classic Monty Python sketch

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Sir Michael Palin detained by armed militia in Venezuela

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin and his film crew were detained by armed militia in Venezuela after attempting to film a statue of former leader Hugo Chavez.

BANG Premier · Sep 1, 2025

Michael Palin claims Monty Python’s Life of Brian wouldn’t get made today due to cancel culture

Monty Python star claimed modern-day comedy has ‘no feelings’ and ‘no surreal humour’

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025

First Thing: Stock markets fall as US announces new tariff rates on dozens of countries

Donald Trump orders levies ranging from 10% to 41% but extends deadline to next week. Plus, how did Labubu dolls became a ‘social currency’?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

The enduring brilliance of Peter Sellers: ‘There’s never been a better comic actor’

The actor was born 100 years ago – and his performances still induce hysteria today. Fans and collaborators like Michael Palin, Woody Allen and Lesley Anne-Down explain why

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

Michael Palin issues sad update on end-of-life preparations after wife’s death

Sir Michael Palin said he has made end-of-life preparations as he opened up about the death of his wife, Helen Gibbins.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025

Why did the irate bishop of Fulham evict the choir? Because vicars are human: we can go rogue

We prize humility, but people expect you to smile and turn the other cheek even when tired or provoked. It’s not easy maintaining the patience of Job, says vicar Ravi Holy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2025

Kate Nash showcases her sleazy side: best podcasts of the week

The musician talks to the likes of Franz Ferdinand and Razorlight for this retrospective of the messy glory of 00s indie rock. Plus, Michael Palin touchingly opens up about losing his wife

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025

Eric Idle says he feels ‘lucky every single day’ after surviving cancer

Idle revealed in 2022 that he had received an early diagnosis and been successfully treated for the illness.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

The 85-year old actor, best known for Fawlty Towers, will take audiences behind the scenes of his European tour in John Cleese Packs It In.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025