Sir Michael Palin detained by armed militia in Venezuela

El Mundo

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British actor and comedian Michael Palin, a member of the legendary Monty Python group, was held for seven hours in Venezuela by a group of militiamen while...

Marca

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After discovering his identity, they released him and asked him for autographs.

El Pais

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British actor Michael Palin, one of the members of the well-known comedy group the Monty Python, was held for seven hours in Venezuela, while working on the filming of a documentary about the political situation of the country. Palin was arrested in Sabaneta, the hometown of former President Hugo Chávez, located in Barinas state, about six hours from Caracas.

La Vanguardia

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British actor and screenwriter Michael Palin, a member of the comic group Monty Python, was detained in Venezuela for seven hours by armed Chavista militiamen along with the television crew accompanying him. The incident happened a few days ago and was revealed by Palin to the newspaper The Telegraph.Continue reading...

La Voz de Galicia

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The 82-year-old British interpete was intercepted in Sabaneta, Hugo Chávez's hometown, while filming a documentary for Channel 5; the militia released him after recognizing him