Michael Palin Movies

  • 2003
    The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

    The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

    The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

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    The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for...

    The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'
  • 1977
    Across the Andes by Frog

    Across the Andes by Frog

    Across the Andes by Frog

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    Explorer Walter Snetterton and his party travel to the Andes to prove his theory that frogs are able to climb mountains. Due to the Cup Final the...

    Across the Andes by Frog
  • 1999
    30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation

    30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation

    30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation

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    Jonathan Ross interviews the (living) members of Monty Python on its 30th anniversary. Deleted scenes from Life of Brian are shown.

    30 Years of Monty Python, a Revelation
  • 2013
    Frost on Sketch Shows

    Frost on Sketch Shows

    Frost on Sketch Shows

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    Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.

    Frost on Sketch Shows
  • 2000
    The Unknown Peter Sellers

    The Unknown Peter Sellers

    The Unknown Peter Sellers

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    Documentary about the life and career of a comic genius, Peter Sellers.

    The Unknown Peter Sellers
  • 2007
    What the Pythons Did Next...

    What the Pythons Did Next...

    What the Pythons Did Next...

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    A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's...

    What the Pythons Did Next...
  • 1991
    American Friends

    American Friends

    American Friends

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    Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming...

    American Friends
  • 2015
    Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia

    Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia

    Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia

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    Michael Palin discovers the story of 17th-century Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi. He unearths not only her paintings, but a complex and...

    Michael Palin's Quest for Artemisia
  • 2005
    John Peel's Record Box

    John Peel's Record Box

    John Peel's Record Box

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    John Peel's Record Box is a documentary film made by Elaine Shepherd, released on 14 November 2005 on Channel 4. It was nominated for Primetime Emmy...

    John Peel's Record Box
  • 1979
    The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

    The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

    The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

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    Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and...

    The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979
  • 1978
    Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”

    Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”

    Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”

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    Super 8 film shot by Palin documenting the Pythons’ time writing and filming “Life of Brian” in 1978.

    Michael Palin’s Super 8mm - “Life of Brian”
  • 1986
    Comedians Do It On Stage

    Comedians Do It On Stage

    Comedians Do It On Stage

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    A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their support to the Oncology Club Fund. The Fund is a...

    Comedians Do It On Stage
  • 1993
    Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

    Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

    Meridian: The First Ten Minutes

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    "Meridian - The First 10 Minutes" was a special program that launched the ITV franchise Meridian Broadcasting on January 1, 1993. It was a 10-minute...

    Meridian: The First Ten Minutes
  • 2014
    Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

    Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

    Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace

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    A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage....

    Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace
  • 2008
    Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

    Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

    Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'

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    Short documentary about the making of the film 'The Rutles: All You Need is Cash'.

    Get Up and Go: The Making of 'The Rutles'
  • 1971
    The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

    The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

    The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

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    One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for...

    The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971
  • 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
  • 1990
    Life of Python

    Life of Python

    Life of Python

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    This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not...

    Life of Python
  • 1970
    Monty Python: Who's There?

    Monty Python: Who's There?

    Monty Python: Who's There?

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    An instructional film about canvassing, for the Labour Party and starring the Python team, showing Labour Party workers how to canvass for votes....

    Monty Python: Who's There?
  • 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