Michael Palin receives Bafta Fellowship - The British Academy Television Awards 2013 - BBC One

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[@periklisapostolidis9311]

Forget being a national treasure. This man is a credit to his species.

[@LennyJohnson5]

Sir Michael Palin is the epitome of a decent human being. And he chose Terry Jones as his best friend - which tells you all you need to know about Terry. RIP 'The Welsh Python'.

[@liquidsonly]

Terry Jones, one of two Welsh Pythons. The other is Sue Jones-Davies.

[@murielsartre]

He really is the best of England, the best representative your country could have. I wonder if he knows just how many people all over the world love him.

[@swumswumswum]

i love this. he really is.

[@dbag3345]

Jim McCracken what

[@dbag3345]

@Jim McCracken George Harrison, how is he the best representative? He's not even the best representative in the Beatles. He's also not alive. Do you have cognitive issues?

[@Isleofskye]

Something....tells me you are not a great fan of George Harrison...

[@mandybedevere]

Poland loves Him very much🇬🇧❤️🇵🇱

[@aryehfinklestein9041]

That standing ovation at the beginning says it all, I think.

[@marjanp4784]

A legend like him deserves a 10 minute standing Ovation, thank you sir, thank you for everything ❤️

[@hopebgood]

I'm just reading Palin's diaries again. Lovely to see him get this award from his bestie Terry Jones.

[@clairerobertson1288]

I love that he gives Terry a kiss. So sweet

[@NxDoyle]

There are very few people worthy of the term, 'national treasure'. Fewer still, those who are quite rightly described as 'global treasure'. Michael Palin fits both.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

Palin is an International Treasure.

[@Danimal77]

Terry presents the award to Michael here and a mere 3 years later, Michael presented the award to Terry and Terry could sadly no longer speak due to his dementia.

[@EeshitVaishnav]

My favourite Englishman of all time.

[@SuperMorriso]

Gentle and humble, as only great men can be

[@superfurrygaz1]

I watched this, happy for Michael Palin but when I see it now it makes you feel sadness for Terry Jones, all those amazing experiences and memories have left him now, poor guy, but HE will never be forgotten.

[@Isleofskye]

Another year from your comment down the line.....R.I.P. Terry Jones.

[@MrCassavius]

funny, witty, classy, kind, theres very Little bad to say about Michael Palin. He really is one of the last great english comedians

[@rickb.4168]

There’s nothing bd to be said about Mike.

[@jonathancooper4914]

R.I.P. Terry Jones 1942-2020.

[@MrJeremyWeeks]

Lovely speech from someone who seems honestly lovely.

[@catsinhouse]

Met him once - what a gentleman! What a thrill for me!

[@mizofan]

did you expect it?

[@mandybedevere]

Lucky You!

[@Chrissie.V.58]

Michael Palin is the best man a sensitive and with laughters remember everyone was a fellow and family members of him! I love Mike ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BabsBrooklynPilates]

Michael Palin is a gem. What a combination of talents to be funny and gracious.

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

Michael Palin being some what prophetic, when he said, "...maybe the last words you are going to say.", to Terry Jones? RIP Terry.

[@TheMultipleSarcasms]

Mr. Palin's absolutely the best, what a great man!

[@seanmatyas3938]

A true regret of mine is not seeing Python when they did a reunion show. Palin still hilarious after 5 decades in the business,

[@EyeSpyHiFi]

What a lovely, lovely man.

[@FuckFeminists]

Such a wonderfully gifted public speaker and storyteller. I like Terry's introduction too, wonder what he said before that :-)

[@MayaLea99]

You are lovely Michael. It seems like you make the lives of everyone you meet better. When I hear you I see that human life is great!

[@gnelms24]

God bless the Pythons! RIP Graham Chapman, Neil Innes and Terry Jones! Thank you for the laughs and memories.

[@Pssybart]

Michael returned Terry the favour yesterday by presenting the award to him. It's a shame he's now barely capable of communicating to the audience.

[@Fcutdlady]

Sandro Algra Barradas it's tragic that dementia has effected the brain of such an intelligent man as Terry Jones.. My Dad also has it. Heartbreaking

[@cattathat]

😢😞

[@jody024]

Yes, a real tragedy....

[@NickSBailey]

Seeing him try to speak then the look that came over his face when he couldn't, not that time, it has to be one of the saddest things I've seen.

[@anubratabhattacharya5367]

Such a great man! And always a great storyteller!

[@rowgirl08]

Oh gosh, he is just so nice!

[@nefwaenre]

I can't think of anyone better than him to receive this! And to be awarded by Terry Jones! Michael Palin is just inspirational!! Also, it's really sad that a master storyteller like Terry Jones, is now robbed of his power of speech. :'(

[@thestick52]

Oh, I really admire you Michael... Love & light from Florianópolis, Brazil.

[@MrTana48]

i am sooo happy M palin is the best

[@TheTheoldgit]

Well deserved and well earned!. Respect

[@GerardFrankMcr]

Isn't he just the most awesome person?! Love him!!!! :)

[@milaskilathelab]

What a great speech

[@stonesinmyblood27]

I don’t think we completely realise how great Monty Python and the individual comedians will mean to future generations. I wish I was experiencing them for the first time so I would be amazed at their genius. Collectively and individually

[@brianjacob8728]

They are going to be missed when they are gone. I've missed Graham Chapman's humor the last 30+ years...

[@rectorman1]

Lovely I like Palin.

[@NxDoyle]

There is much to love about Michael Palin.

[@normplatt7549]

Outstanding!

[@ElBrandenBrazil]

I love this man! He has inspired so many of my own journeys.

[@Toopeeneekeenho]

Congratulations Michae you are a great man!!! I loved your latest series about Brazil!l!

[@ruivog]

What a great, great guy.

[@markorollo.]

"Sounded like may be the last words you're going to say" that hit😭

[@sdushdiu]

Pure class....

[@AnkeB82]

Love this man, well deserved

[@acquiesce100]

The 'Master' -- Around The World In 80 Days and Great Railway Journey's (1980) was pure magic.

[@shesawindup]

I'll never forget his wonderful performances in GBH and A Fish Called Wanda. A truly great yet humble genius

[@newking70]

The Missionary is a wonderful movie.

[@iancurtis1152]

A worthy recipient, as always making me laugh so much. 😀

[@isammolina4842]

Privilegio escuchar a Mike 😀😁😂😃😄

[@misfit2022]

And so very well deserved. From one legend to another.

[@robjust497]

I really think he's hugely funny and I don't think he gets enough attention from America. I only discovered him because I was watching john Cleese.

[@JainaSil]

Te amo, Michael Palin.

[@exessex3522]

Just shows you that great fame, success, recognition, sales figures etc. does not need to turn you into a precious, pretentious, swollen-headed, look-at-me-I'm-wonderful diva. Some modesty and acknowledgement of the little bit of luck you had and the people that helped you will make you far more respected and admired in the long run.

[@superbalduz]

A gentleman and a great storyteller! He’s one of my favourite human beings

[@Wali1977]

The smooch right on the lips (0:20) always gets me 😘

[@elwoodblues7436]

I forgot how much I love Mikey haha!!! What a great honor for a fantastic man :)

[@TheReelDealwithTomKonkle]

Just beautiful. Class.

[@SarahRT92]

I've watched this so many times, I've memorised all of his mannerisms as he walks to the stage...

[@brutus4013]

Pure self effacing British humour and class . Love him .

[@Cath3yB]

well someone has a cold :D - I LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH!!!

[@LokiLeysmith]

Congratulations Michael! Would have liked to hear Terry's whole speech though. His voice sounded like it was nearly gone at the end.

[@Lizzy720]

What class!

[@peter22564]

Humble you better believe it glad I met you sir

[@normplatt7549]

Thankyou!

[@Janaparnikova]

they let him blubber for 6 min and THANK YOU for letting him blubber. hey, michael. maybe in next life.

[@Conn30Mtenor]

He should have accepted as DP Gumby. "MY BRAIN HURTS...."

[@martinbayliss3868]

And thank you!

[@megustaajo]

Whoever I am, thank you!..

[@raminmohebbati3692]

You, Monty Python, are a treasure

[@krismurphy7711]

THAT is a REAL acceptance speech. 100% British Class

[@isammolina4842]

Ese talento para hacer reír. ..ojala estas personas vivieran la juventud eterna y n os acompañaran por siempre.😀❤💙❤💙❤💙❤💙❤💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

[@doristserkezis998]

What a guy! Adore everything about him.

[@onlyme219]

Proud to be British

[@artisticjodie]

What? Michael Palin is a legend.

[@mmgeigle5728]

My favorite Lumberjack

[@-Vuce]

1:02 Spooky.

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Exactly what happened. He cannot speak now. Terry.

[@danijelujcic8644]

More spooky: "quieten down" were the last words he told in public.

[@beekay5914]

The Pythons are members of good standing in the pantheon of great comic actors, along with Dudley Moore and Peter Cook. So many unforgettable sketches.....Around The World in Eighty Days is amazing, watch the series if you haven't already. Palin is hilarious, as you might guess, but he is also respectful of the cultures in which he immerses himself, and the series is very informative.

[@RichardT2112]

RIP Terry!

[@99ninjanun]

I just wanted him to say "I know...I know... I'm sorry too that it's not John Cleese" just for the lulz :)

[@philippecal6787]

Il s'en est sorti comme un chef !

[@daveyoung9218]

national treasure

[@420limaan6]

The three people who habe disliked this Video have either never heard of Michael palin or are just dumb. 😬 P.S.: I really love him! Great Michael Palin! (And do not forget about Terry Jones!!)

[@CoconutMigrationCommittee]

420limaan I’ll bet they’re BBC programmers. (Get the joke?)

[@CommonSwense]

My favorite Python.

[@zarg0ne]

I love how that award look just like Palin..Creating pythonasqe comedy unintentionally

[@StephenHopkinsRum]

Terry sounded like he was sick at the beginning

[@maryannlockwood7806]

Broadway Genius he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia somewhere around this time. He died almost a week ago today.

[@zweimeterzwerg]

Oh my god it's Eric Idle!

[@leonardogsperin]

The best Hobbit ever

[@PandaJungle]

awww poor tewwy!

[@Kyle-bg5vw]

The emotion on Michael's face when he first walked up... wow. At this point, he and the other Pythons, were aware of Terry's decline.

[@isammolina4842]

Pocas cosas más justas han sucedido en este mundo.😊😇😈😉

[@deanpd3402]

Glad to see he got a pofta award.

[@paulpeterson4216]

We all know that there are really only about 36 British actors, and they are in every show. The rest of that crowd was really well done CGI.

[@kevinbarclay7958]

I want to invite him over for dinner in my Brooklyn flat.

[@mickvinny7291]

Lol u can see ant was posed there lol

[@hookywookywithmalarkyman704]

14 thumbs downers ?? I DONT BELIEVE IT !!!!!

[@dalusgembalus]

I love michael palin. And I have never even watch monthy python...

[@CoconutMigrationCommittee]

ultramarineblue OMG YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT!!!! ITS ON NETFLIX NOW!!!!! ITS AMAZING

[@lovingfood6966]

normal people receives the award says thank you and goes back to his chair. and there's michael palin...

[@lovingfood6966]

btw he's my favourite English. just wanted to say. :)

[@Picnicl]

The Fellowship Award is the big award of the evening for good work over a period of time to an admired talent and person. A long speech is expected and probably encouraged to show appreciation and their own context about their work. It's very different from the Oscars tradition of TV giving barely a minute or whatever for a speech.

[@lovingfood6966]

+Picnicl oh thanks :)

[@Picnicl]

A Michael Palin fan is a good man / woman.

[@lovingfood6966]

+Picnicl absolutely agreed

[@Jellybeantiger]

Monty Python,best.

[@mmgeigle5728]

I think Michael's the nicest of the Python's except when he sold a bunch of kids the medical experiments

[@mmgeigle5728]

Every Sperm is Sacred refrence

[@isammolina4842]

La voz de Mike se apago con los años .kiza tanto esfuerzo sin tener una técnica de locución apropiada. ...Lo perjudicó ya crónica mente. La voz suya no existe ya.😑pero recibió homenaje justo.😆

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

The word "legend" has been cheapened by overuse, despite which Michael Palin truly is legendary. Such a good egg! (Unlike crabby old Cleese, who has sadly succumbed to curmudgeonliness. I mean, it is funny that he has turned into Fawlty, but that is not exactly a desirable destination, is it?)