IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Bicycle Repair Man
Played by Michael Palin
F.G. Superman’s secret identity in Monty Python’s Flying Circus. In a town full of caped Supermen, Michael Palin’s hero changes into work clothes to perform the apparently extraordinary feat of repairing a bicycle.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.