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Eric Idle: Comedy Greats. Eric Idle. Copyright: Getty Images
Eric Idle

Eric Idle

  • 82 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer, director, composer and comedian

Eric Idle features

Nuns On The Run. Image shows from L to R: Charlie McManus (Robbie Coltrane), Brian Hope (Eric Idle). Copyright: Hand Made Films Features

Comedy Rewind: Discover the Nuns On The Run

Sunday 27th April 2025

Years before Sister Act, a hit British film saw a pair of on-the-run criminals - Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane - hide in a nunnery with hilarious consequences.

Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Michael Palin. Copyright: Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd Features

Monty Python at 50 at the BFI

Sunday 1st September 2019

A look at the BFI's September 2019 season celebrating Monty Python's Flying Circus, just ahead of its 50th anniversary.

The Entire Universe. Image shows from L to R: Brian Cox, Eric Idle. Copyright: BBC / Guy Levy TV

The Entire Universe: Photo preview

Tuesday 29th November 2016

A look at the forthcoming Rutland Weekend Television special The Entire Universe. Eric Idle and Professor Brian Cox present the story of the universe via larger than life comedy characters.

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