Raed Fares was a brave man. He kept his radio station on the air in Syria despite threats. Ordered not to play music he substituted animal noises : chickens clucking, sheep, cows, dogs…

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In May 2018, Michael spent two weeks in the notoriously secretive Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, a cut-off land without internet or phone signal, where the countryside has barely moved…

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It’s been a while since I enjoyed the full-on delights of a big book tour. This is the crunch time for any venture, the time when you leave the cosy comforts of pre-publication expectations behind and face the verdict from the public…

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View the Michael Palin Archive display at the British Library in the ‘Sir John Ritblat Gallery: Treasures of the British Library’, until 11th November 2018…

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It’s human nature to wonder what lies beyond locked doors, so it’s no surprise one of the world’s most secretive states holds so much allure…

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Ian McMillan is joined by Michael Palin on the language of 19th century Naval officers (drunk and sober), ‘Rule Britannia’, and a remarkable ship called ‘Erebus’, He’s also joined by beatboxer Jason…

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Michael Palin was granted unique access to North Korea for his latest show, finding eerily empty cities and surreal piped music in the streets – but some surprisingly happy people…

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Radio Times – Michael Palin reveals first trailer for North Korea travel series: “This will be the most revealing journey of my life”

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“As we sat in the airport, we played it to her, and she just cracked up,” he said, noting that there was now a “new market for us.”

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Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the actor and documentary-maker told of his experiences in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the general lack of knowledge about the rest of the world from its citizens.

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