Before Python swallowed the world, a boy from Sheffield just wanted to make people laugh.
Short biographical documentary about comedian Michael Palin and his early interest in acting and comedy. Includes his education at the Shrewsbury School and Oxford.
Acting
Young Palin's natural warmth; Spike Milligan's chaotic blessing.
Production
Charming 1983 BBC archival footage of lost Britain.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Palin's geography degree wasn't a joke — his travel documentaries later made him the most trusted man in Britain.
Shrewsbury School also produced John Peel and Nevil Shute; this doc captures Britain's weird pipeline of posh boys becoming subversive artists.
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