A travel book written by a former Monty Python comedian will become required reading in high school classes, Britain’s school minister said Thursday, as the government seeks to boost interest in geography.
Himalaya follows Michael Palin’s 3,000-kilometre, six-month trek through India, Pakistan and China in 2003 and 2004. Palin — known for the catchphrase “Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” on the TV comedy series Monty Python’s Flying Circus — has filmed seven travel documentaries, including several for the British Broadcasting Corp.
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