British Empire was not 'wicked' says Michael Palin, the travel writer and former Monty...?

and to a great extent, the civility. It seems to me that the former British colonies have fared much better than others. Before I went to Europe as a traveler, I didn’t really understand how English America is. I know the history of the colonies and all that stuff, but you really understand our British origins when you travel to England. We have always had a fascination with each other. Our relationship has been like parent and child, pricky at times, but always having an affection for each other and a bond that will never diminish.