- Sir Michael Palin has cancelled his upcoming UK book tour and all public events over the next few months following a fall at home.
- The 83-year-old Monty Python star sustained three fractured ribs and a minor pelvic fracture after slipping in his bathroom.
- The actor was scheduled to travel across the UK this month to promote his new travel book, In The Philippines.
- Joking that the incident was a comedy fall with no audience, Sir Michael apologised for the cancellation and thanked the NHS for their care.
- Ticket holders will be contacted with rescheduled venue dates as soon as they are confirmed.
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