Where to watch Michael Palin in the UK
Find every Michael Palin film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 1 August 2026.
Michael Edward Palin, CBE FRGS (born 5 May 1943) is an English comedian, actor, writer and television presenter best known for being one of the members of the comedy group Monty Python and for his travel documentaries. Palin wrote most of his comedic material with Terry Jones. Before Monty Python, they had worked on other shows such as The Ken Dodd Show, The Frost Report and Do Not Adjust Your Set. Palin appeared in some of the most famous Python sketches, including "Argument Clinic", "Dead Parrot", "The Lumberjack Song", and "The Spanish Inquisition". Palin continued to work with Jones after…
Michael Palin films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Michael Palin, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Michael Palin TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Michael Palin.
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- The Simpsons (1989) as Springfield History Museum curator (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Co-Host
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Screen Two (1985) Writer
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996) Cast
- Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) as Various / "It's" man
- Remembers… (2022) Cast
- Pebble Mill at One (1972) Cast
- Brazil (1985) as Jack Lint
- Time Bandits (2024) Characters
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) as First Swallow-Savvy Guard / Dennis / Peasant 2 / Right Head / Sir Galahad the Pure / Narrator / King of Swamp Castle / Brother Maynard's Brother / Leader of The Knights Who Say NI!
- Staged (2020) as Michael
- The Magic Faraway Tree (2026) as Know All
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Daytime Live (1987) Cast
- Legends (2006) as Self
- Life of Brian (1979) as Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus
- The Two Ronnies (1971) Writer
- ZULU Comedy Galla (2010) as Michael Palin
- The Death of Stalin (2017) as Vyacheslav Molotov
- Small Prophets (2026) as Brian Sleep
- Arthur Christmas (2011) as Ernie Clicker (voice)
- The Witches (1990) as Witch at Meeting (uncredited)
- A Fish Called Wanda (1988) as Ken Pile
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) as Various Roles
- Absolutely Anything (2015) as Kindly Alien (voice)
- Vanity Fair (2018) as William Makepeace Thackeray
- Perspectives (2011) as Self
- The Secret Policeman's Ball (1976) as Self
- Time Bandits (1981) as Vincent
- Travels with Palin (1980) as Self
Michael Palin — FAQ
Where can I watch Michael Palin films in the UK?
Michael Palin's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Michael Palin's most popular films?
Most-watched Michael Palin films currently: Brazil (1985), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), The Magic Faraway Tree (2026), Life of Brian (1979), The Death of Stalin (2017).
What TV shows has Michael Palin appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Simpsons (1989), Saturday Night Live (1975), The Graham Norton Show (2007), The One Show (2006), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).
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