# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This is a Stanfords London event hosted at Conway HallAbout this EventJoin broadcasting legend Michael Palin for a unique evening in conversation with award-winning author Nicholas Crane, and get exclusive early access to his latest book 'Michael Palin in the Phillipines'.Michael Palin’s latest adventure sees him exploring one of the most fascinatingly complex and contradictory countries on earth: the Philippines.The extraordinary new book from the bestselling author, a richly illustrated travel adventure across the island nation. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.It’s a popular tourist destination, but also a place of extreme poverty for many. It’s a nation where religious beliefs are strongly held and divorce is illegal, but where political unrest and violence regularly mar everyday life. And, of course, it’s a country still dominated by the legacy of the Marcos family, not least the infamous husband and wife team of Ferdinand and Imelda, whose 21-year rule was dominated by scandal and allegations of corruption.In the course of Michael’s epic journey he gets to see the Philippines archipelago in all its beauty, variety and many paradoxes. He meets some of the warmest and friendliest people he has ever encountered. And at the very end, he finds himself as close to the Marcos family as it’s possible to get – in a meeting that he never thought possible.'I cannot remember the last time I read a book so immediately absorbing and affecting'- Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything'Stirring'- Daily Telegraph'Everybody's talking about it . . . A brilliant book'- Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2'Tremendous'- Guardian'I absolutely loved it: I had to read it at one sitting'- Lorraine Kelly, ITV Lorraine'Magisterial'- The Times'A winning mix of genuine interest, good-humoured charm and that deceptively steely nose for humbug'- Wanderlust'An absorbing and beautifully illustrated day-by-day account'- Daily MirrorAbout the speakersMichael Palin has written and starred in numerous TV programmes and films, from Monty Python and Ripping Yarns to The Missionary and The Death of Stalin. He has also made several much-acclaimed travel documentaries, his journeys taking him to the North and South Poles, the Sahara Desert, the Himalayas, Eastern Europe and Brazil. His books include accounts of his journeys, novels (Hemingway’s Chair and The Truth) and several volumes of diaries. From 2009 to 2012 he was president of the Royal Geographical Society. He received a BAFTA fellowship in 2013, and a knighthood in the 2019 New Year Honours list. He lives in London.Nicholas Crane is an author, geographer and the recipient of numerous awards, most recently the 2024 Stanfords Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing. Between 2015 and 2018, he was president of the Royal Geographical Society. He is also known for his television work as lead presenter on the BAFTA-winning series COAST, among several others. He has written more than ten books, including The Making of the British Landscape and his latest The Path More TravelledThis event is being hosted by Stanfords Bookstore - exploring the world since 1853. We are the world's leading map and travel specialist and have been an essential first port of call for adventure and armchair travellers alike for over 170 years. Our roll-call of customers past and present includes such famous names as Amy Johnson, David Livingstone, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton, Florence Nightingale, Ranulph Fiennes and even Sherlock Holmes. Discover the full History of Stanfords.Although this event isn't taking place in the store, we would highly recommend you come visit us beforehand at 7 Mercer Walk, near Covent Garden.We would like to thank Michael for his continual support of the store, and for championing independent bookstores.The event will start promptly at 7.00pm and there is no assigned seating so please aim to arrive early. Doors will be around 6.30pm. Please get in touch if you have any accessibility needs.Ticket with a copy of the book: £40.00 (save £10!)The official publication for this book isn't until the 1st of October, so we are excited to have exclusive early access.General Admission: £30The book will be available to purchase on the evening, just without the discount.To keep up to date with events at Stanfords, Please ensure we have an up-to-date contact email address or telephone number when booking your ticket so that we can contact you with any updates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/stanfords-presents-sir-michael-palin-in-conversation-with-nicholas-crane/100001994782977584 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, trips-adventures, Workshops, Entertainment, Meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Conway Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.22, max: 44.04, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Conway Hall - **lat**: 51.5197347 - **long**: -0.1183032 - **full address**: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e327cf4e24d01cb09cc2fa2e166f8a1242700657bdc9da1799e00d343e39d2e4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081808-gmir.jpg?v=1787083312 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane being held? - **A:** Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane takes place on Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane? - **A:** Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane is organized by Stanfords. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Stanfords Presents: Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Nicholas Crane", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e327cf4e24d01cb09cc2fa2e166f8a1242700657bdc9da1799e00d343e39d2e4-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081808-gmir.jpg?v=1787083312", "startDate": "2026-09-29T19:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-29T20:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/stanfords-presents-sir-michael-palin-in-conversation-with-nicholas-crane/100001994782977584", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Conway Hall", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "25 Red Lion Square", "postalCode": "WC1R 4RL", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5197347", "longitude": "-0.1183032" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This is a Stanfords London event hosted at Conway Hall", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-29T20:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-18", "lowPrice": "33.22", "highPrice": "44.04", "price": "33.22", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/stanfords-presents-sir-michael-palin-in-conversation-with-nicholas-crane/100001994782977584" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/stanfords-presents-sir-michael-palin-in-conversation-with-nicholas-crane/100001994782977584", "price": "44.04", "name": "Ticket plus book (save £10!)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/stanfords-presents-sir-michael-palin-in-conversation-with-nicholas-crane/100001994782977584", "price": "33.22", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Stanfords", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/stanfords/22529648", "description": "Established in 1853 by Edward Stanford, we are the UK's leading specialist retailer of maps, travel books and other travel accessories.We have been an essential first port of call for adventure and armchair travellers alike for more than a century. 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