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
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two / BBC One
  • 1969 - 1974
  • 45 episodes (4 series)

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

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John Cleese: UK journalists write off comedy success

The Monty Python star said the series is not 'going very strong' in the country where it was first launched.

BT, 3rd September 2019

Eric Idle: 'I liked it better when we annoyed people'

Eric Idle has said it is disappointing that Monty Python is now viewed as "rather cuddly and lovely" as opposed to upsetting people as it once did.

Florence Snead, i Newspaper, 3rd September 2019

John Cleese is ruining Python's legacy

Is Britain guilty of not showing enough enthusiasm for 50-year-old comedy sketches, or is Cleese just a bit out of touch?

Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd September 2019

Photos from dropped Python sketches unearthed

Photos of axed sketches from Monty Python's Flying Circus have been published for the first time to mark the television series' 50th anniversary.

Rhiannon Williams, i Newspaper, 26th August 2019

How Monty Python saved my life (maybe)

Monty Python - punk before the Sex Pistols - remains the greatest television comedy of all time, writes Aidan Smith.

Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 13th August 2019

Monty Python's 50th anniversary details

A range of new and re-released products have been announced to mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus; plus a world record attempt; BFI and BBC Two seasons, an HD-restored box set, and more.

British Comedy Guide, 26th June 2019

Michael Palin 'will probably be only knighted Python'

Michael Palin has predicted he will be the only Monty Python member to become a sir after being dubbed a knight by Prince William at Buckingham Palace.

BBC, 12th June 2019

Hundreds take part in 'silly walk' parade in Hungary

Hundreds of people took part in a Monty Python-inspired "silly walk" parade in the Hungarian capital Budapest to mark April Fools' Day.

BBC, 2nd April 2019

Why Monty Python will always look on the bright side

With the passing of Dame June Whitfield and the New Year's Honours bestowing a knighthood on Michael Palin, I found myself reflecting on the half-life of comedy.

Stephen Naysmith, The Herald, 31st December 2018

Why we need some Python spirit

Our absurd cultural climate is ripe for ridicule.

Robin Ashenden, Spiked, 30th October 2018

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