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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen

7.0201859mMovieDocumentaryComedy

This special one-hour documentary reflects on Michael Palin's fascinating career as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.

DirectorSamantha Peters
ProducersSamantha Peters·Clare Brown

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Cast · Directed by Samantha Peters

MPMichael Palin
Michael Palin
JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
CBConnie Booth
Connie Booth
DJDavid Jason
David Jason
RH
Robert Hewison
RM
Roger Mills
BP
Basil Pao
AE
Angela Elbourne
CV
Clem Vallance
AIArmando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci

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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen — streaming FAQ

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Michael Palin: A Life on Screen hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 25, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.