His work saw him win five Oscars, while he received a Bafta fellowship in 2005.

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Presenter, writer and Monty Python star Michael Palin will be awarded a Bafta fellowship at its TV awards on 12 May.

BBC: Michael Palin to receive Bafta fellowship

Sir Alan Parker, recipient of Sunday's Bafta Fellowship, had barely sat down before the Scottish Government had sent out an email with the heading "Bafta Success For Scotland On Screen".

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