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'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting

'Funny, warm, and no car chases' - Michael Palin on his return to TV acting

Summary

Michael Palin has returned to TV acting with a new BBC drama called "Small Prophets." The series, from Mackenzie Crook, is a comedy about a man who creates tiny creatures that can predict the future. It marks Palin’s first TV acting role in seven years.

Key Facts

  • Michael Palin stars in a new BBC drama called "Small Prophets."
  • This is his first TV acting role since 2019’s "Worzel Gummidge."
  • The show is created by Mackenzie Crook, known for "Detectorists."
  • The series centers on a character named Michael Sleep, played by Pearce Quigley.
  • Sleep creates creatures called homunculi that can predict the future.
  • Critics have given the show five-star reviews, praising its humor and originality.
  • The show includes magical elements and is set in the suburbs of south Manchester.
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