A little unveiling of a painting of his teacher in school and then talking about his travelling.

Michael Palin tells the story of how the First World War ended on 11th November 1918 and reveals the shocking truth that soldiers continued to be killed in battle for many hours after the armistice had been signed. Recounting the events of the days and hours leading up to that last morning, Palin tells the personal stories of the last soldiers to die as the minutes and seconds ticked away to the 11 o’clock ceasefire.

I’ve just watched this once, and I didn’t even watch it properly, it was more like skimming through. But I want to watch it now.

Monty Python legend helps Norfolk school celebrate centenary

He said: “I met Michael Palin’s grandfather when I was seven years old.

“If Michael Palin wants to know what his grandfather looked like, all he has to do is look in the mirror. They were identical.”

Head teacher Lesley Cook thanked the school’s community learning co-ordinator Dawn Fairbrother for organising the day.

She said: “We never thought we would get Michael Palin to come to our school but he agreed straight away.

“He missed some important meetings to be here and has been so amenable and friendly.”