Information for Michael Palin at Barbican Centre, West End (Talk). Ex Monty-Python and travel writer/broadcaster. Spend a captivating evening with English actor, comedian and writer Michael Palin to celebrate the paperback release of his book, Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire. From roles in Monty Python and The Death of Stalin to his acclaimed travel documentaries and diary volumes, Palin has engaged audiences on and off the screen for decades. Now, through meticulous research and personal exploration, Palin brings to light the remarkable story of a man once hidden in the shadows. Immerse in Palin's literary world as he shares a blend of biography, WWI history, travelogue and personal memoir, to unveil the compelling account of an ordinary man who led an extraordinary life - his Great-Uncle Harry.