Michael Palin announces new UK tour about his time in the Philippines

The Monty Python star, 83, will share stories from his latest Channel 5 series, for which he journeyed through the southeast Asian country.Sir Michael will recount his travels from the capital city Manila to remote islands in the South China Sea, where he witnessed tension between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels.Sir Michael will recount his travels from the streets of Manila to remote islands in the South China Sea (Victoria Jones/PA)PA ArchiveSir Michael said: “I’m delighted to be taking Michael Palin In The Philippines on tour around the UK.“Every journey leaves me with stories that never quite make it into the television programmes, and I always enjoy the chance to share those moments with a live audience.“Alongside the films and photographs from my travels, I’ll be talking about the remarkable people I met, the extraordinary places I visited and some of the unexpected adventures along the way.“I hope audiences will feel as though they’ve travelled with me and perhaps leave seeing the Philippines in a completely new light.”The 13-date tour will begin in Newbury, Berkshire, on October 7 and conclude in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on October 30.The tour will be accompanied by the comedian’s new book, Michael Palin In The Philippines, published on October 1.Tickets – and a full list of tour dates – are on sale now from TheMichaelPalin.com (Isabel Infantes/PA)PA ArchiveTickets and tour dates are on sale now at TheMichaelPalin.com.Sir Michael starred in Monty Python’s Flying Circus alongside John Cleese, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam.He also co-wrote the films Monty Python And The Holy Grail and Life Of Brian and received a Bafta for his role in the 1988 comedy A Fish Called Wanda.He has made numerous travel documentaries and was president of the Royal Geographical Society from 2009 to 2012.