Michael Palin Python", Palin played various roles, which ranged from manic enthusiasm (such as the lumberjack of the Lumberjack Song, or Herbert Anchovy, host of the game show "Blackmail") to unflappable calmness (such as the Dead parrot vendor or Cheese Shop proprietor). As a straight man he was often a foil to the rising ire of characters portrayed by John Cleese. He also played timid, socially inept characters such as Arthur Putey, the man who sits quietly as a marriage counsellor (Eric Idle) makes love to his wife (Carol Cleveland), and Mr. Anchovy, a chartered accountant who wants to become a lion
Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children helped create a high profile for the Centre. Children, young people and adults who stammer from across the UK and internationally can be seen by the specialist speech and therapists at the Centre, either face to face or using telehealth. Assessments for children from the UK are charitably funded. Funding for therapy for UK residents may be sought from the NHS or private therapy is available. The Centre also runs a comprehensive training programme for therapists as well as a research programme into stammering. Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering is a specialist centre