Come and chat to Michael Palin, Thursday 11 September, midday - 1pm.

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We're just a bit excited that the comedic legend that is Michael Palin will be joining us at Mumsnet Towers on Thursday (11 September) between midday and 1pm when he will be telling us about his latest book and answering YOUR questions. Furthermore, all those who join the webchat will be entered into a draw to win a SIGNED Copy of Travelling To Work and 2 tickets to his first ever one man show.

"I'm drawn to risk like a moth to a flame" writes MP and the latest volume of his diaries are proof of this, charting his life and work from 88 - 98, a period when he was seriously in demand as a presenter, actor and author. His work took him across the world (Around the World in 80 Days), saw him tackle his toughest role yet (in Alan Bleasdales' award winning drama series GBH) and pen his first novel, Hemingway's Chair'. He writes of the diaries: 'The great journeys which underpin these diaries made me realise, more clearly than ever before, that I don't like to be confined to the main road ahead, that I'm drawn to the backstreets and the side alleys, to the quirky ordinariness of everyday life, to the unexpected and the unexplored.'

Michael has just launched his first ever one-man show 'Travelling to Work' which is touring the UK over the next few weeks. Find out details of tour dates on Michael's website.

Come and chat to Michael on Thursday at midday and if you're unable to join us at that time, put your question to him in advance by posting it up on this thread.

Can't believe I missed it!

Ah well, I would've turned to jelly anyway. Still brilliant to read.

Thank you Michael.

Fabulous webchat, wish I'd been in MN Towers today. Absolutely can't believe you're not 51 Michael!

As for
Alan Whicker, Miles Kington, Noel Edmonds and I think Clive James
I think the BBC struck lucky and so did the viewing public.

Oh wow, Michael answered my question!

Thanks Michael.

If you ever need a bed for the night when you're up this way

What a fabulous webchat! Thanks for answering my question Michael - sounds like a wonderful holiday (my kids also would have loved the bowling alley best!)

Thank you for answering my question about Carol Cleveland. She is a good egg, I agree. But imho you made use of her talents in early MP in a lame silly way rather than the clever silly way that you allowed yourselves, and that was what I was wondering about - whether you ever look back at her lines and characters and think 'ouch' - but hey ho.

Just caught up with this after a day at work - I am thrilled that you answered my question, thank you :) I have been a massive fan since childhood, brought up on Python and associated silliness. My dad will be well jel that I've made semi-direct contact

Keep up the good work and thanks for your time :)

Gutted :(

Why did your programme on Brazil not use subtitles? I hate it when actors speak over people's voices and you can't hear them express themselves in their own language.

Just noticed this was yesterday! Oops.

My DH meets all the requirements of a great travelling companion. Looks like I lucked out then. :) Thanks for answering.

Congratulations to Whitershadeofpale whose name was drawn out of the MN Hat - you have received a signed copy of Michael's book, Travelling to work and 2 tickets to his first ever one-man show. We'll PM you with more details.

Woo hoo! Thank you so much.