Author and comedian, Michael Palin, is set to entertain fans on a new UK tour.

The There and Back - The Diary Tour will showcase Palin's upcoming Diary and his reflections on a momentous decade of his life, from 1999 to 2009.

On the schedule is a stop at Cambridge on September 25.

Enthusiasts will have the chance to experience a night with the best-selling author at the Corn Exchange.

The tour commences on September 15 and will venture to cities across the UK.

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Its grand finale will be at the prestigious London's Cadogan Hall on October 15.

Fans eager to get a spot can purchase their tickets on TheMichaelPalin.com.

The Diary, named There and Back, is set for publication September 26 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson.

It marks a decade since Palin's last diary and chronicles his life from 1999 to 2009, a period which saw him busy as ever.

With the aid of unseen photos and video, Palin will walk his fans through significant aspects of his life during the most productive decade he's had.

Audiences will expect a glimpse of his travels across the globe, documentaries on art and artists, and life in the face of global threats.

Seasoned in humour and authenticity, Palin will take on an engaging narrative covering his 60s and dictated responsibilities, filled with new challenges and adventures.

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The range of themes promises an exciting show.

Michael Palin shared his excitement for the tour in a statement.

He said: “In There and Back - The Diary Tour 2024, I’ll bring to life the fourth collection of my diaries and the first to be released for 10 years.

"Lots of fun as I go through the Noughties, and some dark times too.

"I constantly surprise myself with the sheer amount I took on."