From North Korea to Iraq

It may have been his membership of a certain legendary comedy troupe that bought Michael Palin to the public's attention but it's his incredible adventures crisscrossing the globe, and his witty, illuminating way of chronicling them that has truly made him a national treasure. Don't miss him on tour this year as he brings the tales of extraordinary journeys to two places well well well off the beaten track - North Korea and Iraq.

In typical Palin style, he'll retell his jaunts in these countries 'on the dark side of history', heading behind the news stories to meet the real people who live there.