14/10/2026 Sir Michael Palin, now 83, cancelled his UK book tour for his travel book In The Philippines after a slip in his home bathroom fractured three ribs and his pelvis. He had been due to make 13 UK appearances, and his promoters are rescheduling them. He thanked the NHS for his care and apologised to those who had already worked on the tour.
28/09/2026 Michael Palin's new Channel 5 travel series, Michael Palin in the Philippines, premiered on 28 September 2026. The programme continued his run of documentaries on countries on the edge, following earlier series in North Korea, Iraq, Nigeria and Venezuela. Each series has been accompanied by a book drawn from his diaries.
29/07/2026 Michael Palin's official website announced an evening event in aid of the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering. The listing appears in the site's news archive and confirms his continued involvement in public appearances and the charity associated with his name.
29/01/2026 BBC News reported that Sir Michael Palin discussed filming a 2025 travel programme about Venezuela. The piece said he drew on a comedy sketch memory while working on the show, highlighting his ongoing television travel work.
