Find out everything you need to know about the travel presenter Michael Palin, from his family life to his net worth
October 04, 2020 - 19:33 BST Emmy Griffiths TV presenter Michael Palin is perhaps best known for his amazing travel documentaries - which he will be returning to on Sunday with his new retrospective show, Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime. But how much do you know about the famous face? Find out everything you need to know about the national treasure here... How old is Michael Palin? Michael is 77-years-old and celebrates his birthday on 5 May.
Is Michael Palin married? Michael tied the knot with wife Helen Gibbins back in 1966 after a six-year relationship, and they have certainly lasted the test of time! Michael fictionalised their first meeting - on holiday in Suffolk - in the TV show East of Ipswich. Speaking about his 'nice guy' image to the Independent, he previously mentioned his wife, saying:"I have never claimed to be the nicest man in the world.
Does Michael Palin have children? Michael and Helen share three children, Tom, Will and Rachel, and four grandchildren. Rachel works as a TV director at the BBC, while Will is the Director of Conservation at the Old Royal Naval College, impressive! The late Terry Jones previously opened up about Michael, telling the Independent:"Michael's children told me that they used to call him Mr Grumpy. He can get ratty, as anybody can, especially when he's not eaten. When I watch his travel programmes, I can actually tell when he's hungry.
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