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
Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

  • TV sketch show
  • Gold
  • 2014
  • 2 episodes

A live broadcast of the world's most influential sketch troupe on the final night of their reunion shows at the O2 Arena. Stars John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and more.

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Monty Python's best sketches (according to famous fans)

Simon Pegg, Eddie Izzard, Bob Odenkirk and other well-known Python addicts reveal which skits make them laugh the most.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Michael Palin interview

It's been 30 years since the first class traveller last performed comedy. We speak to the youngest member of Monty Python (at 71) about the much-anticipated reunion shows.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Terry Jones interview

The film director, poet, author and go-to Python for falsetto-voiced female roles explains why he's not even started thinking about Monty Python's O2 shows... yet.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Terry Gilliam interview

The self-confessed 'least recognisable Python' weighs up whether or not the reunion is 'depressing' and hopes he won't pay homage to Tommy Cooper.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Eric Idle interview

The LA-based Python is masterminding the troupe's reunion shows, and here he explains why, unlike Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin, he always looks on the bright side of life.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

John Cleese interview

Ahead of the Monty Python reunion, the tallest and oldest member talks Life of Brian bliss, Meaning of Life disagreements and why the current BBC makes him sad.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Monty Python - Time Out special

Interviews with all the members of Monty Python, plus other features related to their live show.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 17th June 2014

Carol Cleveland on Monty Python Live

The "Female Python" also reveals some of the sketches that will be included in the spectacular return of the most famous comedy troupe to the London stage on July 1.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 16th June 2014

GOLD to live broadcast final night of Monty Python's stage show

Satellite channel GOLD is to screen the final ever performance of Monty Python Live directly from The O2 on Sunday 20th July 2014.

British Comedy Guide, 13th June 2014

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