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In this era of woke, could Monty Python happen now?
Monty Python was bold, adventurous, ground-breaking television. We love it because it was cheeky and funny and boyish - and there's nothing wrong with that. It's time to harness their pioneering spirit. Let's loosen up our culture. Let's be free and creative and funny again.
Tim Dawson, Free Market Conservatives, 23rd January 2020Python's Terry Jones dies, aged 77
Monty Python legend Terry Jones has died at the age of 77. He had been suffering from a rare form of dementia.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2020Terry Jones was as funny as anyone in Monty Python
As sharp as his comrades but possessing of an indefatigable decency, Jones was always the heart of Monty Python, writes Ed Power.
Ed Power, The Independent, 22nd January 2020Neil Innes dies aged 75
Comedian and musician Neil Innes has died at the age of 75. He worked with Monty Python and was a star of The Rutles.
British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2019Terry Jones is laughing at his own jokes
Terry Jones is still laughing through his dementia, fellow Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has said - but at his own jokes.
Hereford Times, 29th November 2019Python release new country version of I'm So Worried
Monty Python have released a new country and western single version of their 1980 album track I'm So Worried.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2019Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 1 Blu-Ray
The 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus is celebrated with the release of the first series on high-definition Blu-ray, restored by Network Distributing...
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 22nd November 2019Sitcoms were better in the days of Only Fools & Horses
David Jason talks to Chris Harvey about fame, censorship and being spurned by Monty Python.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 18th October 2019Margaret Thatcher meets Monty Python
In 1989, as part of the Liberals rebrand as the Liberal Democrats, they adopted a bird as their logo. And one of Thatcher's speech-writers had the bright idea of mocking it by referencing Monty Python's dead parrot sketch. But Mrs Thatcher had never seen the sketch and had never heard of Monty Python.
Ferdie Rous, The Oldie, 10th October 2019West Sussex couple in Monty Python-themed wedding
To mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's first broadcast, superfans John Wood and his bride Gemma Harris decided to theme their wedding on the classic comedy. Python actress Carol Cleveland was among those who attended.
BBC, 9th October 2019