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Sir Michael Palin: Attempts to stifle jokes by authorities can be 'dangerous'
Sir Michael Palin says comedians cannot be told that some jokes are off-limits, and stifling comedy by decree is “dangerous”.The Monty Python star, 77, who is looking back at some of his famous, globe-trotting adventures in a new BBC show, said he objects to humour which “bullies and belittles”.And the star, who revisits his diaries from his trips for the new programme, said people need jokes “more than ever”.There has been much debate about the impact of offence and outrage on the jokes comedians can tell.
