Monty Python's Personal Best
- TV documentary
- Sky Arts
- 2015
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Documentary series focusing on each of the Monty Python stars in turn, with new footage and original clips. Filmed in 2006 for American TV. Features John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - John Cleese
Further details
John Cleese kicked off his career in comedy as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report before going on to co-found the legendary Monty Python comedy troupe, writing and performing in their Flying Circus sketch show and films that include Monty Python And The Holy Grail and Life Of Brian.
His tribute show begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons. Featuring interviews and archive clips, this is an entertaining and thoughtful tribute to the man who uttered the immortal words, "This parrot is no more. It has ceased to be."
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 29th January 2015
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- Sky Arts
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 30th January 2015 | 2:15am | Sky Arts |
| Friday 30th January 2015 | 7:00am | Sky Arts |
| Sunday 1st February 2015 | 3:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Monday 2nd February 2015 | 12:15am | Sky Arts |
| Tuesday 12th May 2015 | 11:05pm | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 25th June 2015 | 7:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Sunday 28th June 2015 | 11:45am | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 21st January 2016 | 7:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Friday 22nd January 2016 | 4:00am | Sky Arts |
| Friday 22nd January 2016 | 6:30pm | Sky Arts |
| Sunday 24th January 2016 | 10:30am | Sky Arts |
| Wednesday 29th June 2016 | 6:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 20th October 2016 | 11:10pm | Sky Arts |
| Sunday 20th November 2016 | 3:45am | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 2nd February 2017 | 8:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 9th February 2017 | 2:25am | Sky Arts |
| Friday 25th August 2017 | 12:15am | Sky Arts |
| Wednesday 10th January 2018 | 3:45pm | Sky Arts |
| Thursday 11th January 2018 | 10:45am | Sky Arts |
| Tuesday 17th April 2018 | 1:00am | Sky Arts |
| Monday 28th May 2018 | 12:15pm | Sky Arts |
| Wednesday 1st August 2018 | 10:00pm | Sky Arts |
Cast & crew
| John Cleese | Self (Archive Material) |
| Terry Gilliam | Self (Archive Material) |
| Eric Idle | Self (Archive Material) |
| Terry Jones | Self (Archive Material) |
| Michael Palin | Self (Archive Material) |
| Graham Chapman | Self (Archive Material) |
| Dayna Devon | Host / Presenter |
| Marilyn Moon | Nurse |
| Gilleon Smith | Suki |
| John Cleese | Self |
| Brent Moelleken | Actor |
| Kim 'Howard' Johnson | Actor |
| John Cleese | Writer |
| Harry Garvin | Director |
| John Goldstone | Producer |
| Ben Friend | Editor |