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Monty Python

A guide to the film and TV work of Monty Python.


Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC.TV

Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

Highly influential off-the-wall 1970s sketch series, starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman and Terry Jones.

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It's... The Monty Python Story.TV

It's... The Monty Python Story (1999)

The ever-flamboyant Eddie Izzard searches for the roots of Monty Python's surreal humour. He's helped by the Pythons themselves and other interviewees.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions.TV

Monty Python: Almost The Truth (2009)

40th anniversary documentary celebrating and exploring the story of the Monty Python comedy troupe "from start to finish".

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Monty Python's Wonderful World Of Sound. Image shows from L to R: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding. Copyright: Wise Buddah.Radio

Monty Python's Wonderful World Of Sound (2009)

Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt meet Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam to talk about Monty Python's classic comedy albums.

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Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus.Radio

Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus! (2011)

Henning Wehn looks at the story behind Monty Python's attempt to make their sketch show in Germany.

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The Meaning Of Monty Python. Image shows from L to R: Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam.TV

The Meaning Of Monty Python (2013)

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life.

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Imagine... Monty Python: And Now For Something Rather Similar. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC.TV

Imagine... Monty Python: And Now For Something Rather Similar (2014)

Alan Yentob meets with the surviving Pythons as they prepare for their reunion show at the O2 arena.

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Monty Python Live (Mostly). Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Hipgnosis.TV

Monty Python Live (Mostly) (2014)

A live broadcast of the world's most influential sketch troupe on the final night of their reunion shows at the O2 Arena.

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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly). Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment.TV

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) (2014)

Five-part series celebrating the best of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hugh Bonneville hosts.

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Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Eric Idle. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment / Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd.TV

Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live (2014)

Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.

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Monty Python's Personal Best. Image shows from L to R: John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle.TV

Monty Python's Personal Best (2015)

Documentary series focusing on each of the Monty Python stars in turn, with new footage and original clips. Filmed in 2006 for American TV.

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Monty Python And The Holy Grail.Film

Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975)

The Monty Python team put their own spin on the Arthurian legends.

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Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Copyright: Hand Made Films.Film

Monty Python's Life Of Brian (1979)

Biblical movie satire focusing on the life of Brian Cohen, a man born into Roman-occupied Judea who reluctantly finds himself mistaken for the Messiah.

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Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl. Image shows from L to R: Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese. Copyright: Hand Made Films.Film

Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl (1983)

Live concert performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1982 by the Monty Python team, comprising of the best sketches from their TV series.

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Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life.Film

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life (1983)

The Monty Python team present a series of outrageous vignettes in this film which takes an irreverent look at the various stages of human life.

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Pythonland.TV

Pythonland (1999)

Michael Palin makes a whirlwind tour of the various locations used by the Python troupe in their famous sketches.

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Monty Python Shop

Monty Python Sings (Again) - 50th Anniversary Edition

Monty Python Sings (Again) - 50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl

Release date: Friday 4th October 2019

To celebrate 50 years since Monty Python's Flying Circus first aired on TV, UMC and Virgin EMI are reissuing Monty Python's seminal album Monty Python Sings (Again) for the first time on vinyl.

The 2LP release comes in a double-gatefold sleeve with new packaging design overseen by Terry Gilliam himself....

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Monty Python: The Movies

Monty Python: The Movies DVD

Release date: Monday 10th April 2017

Monty Python goes to the movies in this DVD box set packed with three of their classic cinematic adventures. Enjoy And Now For Something Completely Different, Monty Python And The Holy Grail and Monty Python's Life Of Brian.

And Now For Something Completely Different
Monty Python's Flying Circus is regarded as...

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Monty Python Sings (Again)

Monty Python Sings (Again) Audio

Release date: Monday 30th June 2014

Monty Python's best-selling album is re-tooled for its 25th anniversary, featuring songs and ditties drawn from across their illustrious recording, TV and film career (1969 - 1983).

The new versions include brand new tracks specially recorded by Eric Idle, long-forgotten gems from the Python archives, remixed Terry Gilliam cover artwork...

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Monty Python's Life Of Brian / Monty Python And The Holy Grail Double Pack

Monty Python's Life Of Brian / Monty Python And The Holy Grail Double Pack DVD

Release date: Monday 3rd October 2011

This double-disc box set includes the two most celebrated of the four Monty Python films: Monty Python's Life Of Brian and Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

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Celebrating 400 Years Of Monty Python

Celebrating 400 Years Of Monty Python DVD

Release date: Monday 14th September 2009

This box set includes the four movies (And Now For Something Completely Different, Monty Python And The Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, Monty Python's Meaning Of Life) as well as the Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl show.

Extras in the set are:
Dentist On The Job
On-Screen Screenplay:...

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Almost Everything Ever In One Gloriously Fabulous Ludicrously Definitive Outrageously Luxurious Monty Python Boxset

Almost Everything Ever In One Gloriously Fabulous Ludicrously Definitive Outrageously Luxurious Monty Python Boxset DVD

Release date: Monday 16th February 2009

Contains all four movies, all four TV series, Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl, and a sample of the 'personal best' releases.

This box set is almost identical to an earlier set, but this time with no t-shirt or inflatable parrot.

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Monty Python: The Movies

Monty Python: The Movies DVD

Release date: Monday 16th February 2004

A box set of four Monty Python classics.

The first Monty Python film And Now For Something Completely Different (1971) is a collection of some of their better-known television sketches, including the legendary 'Dead Parrot' sketch and the 'Lumberjack Song'. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones...

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