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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Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017The inside stories behind Monty Python
Extracts from Adrian Besley's new book Monty Python's Flying Circus: Hidden Secrets.
Adrian Besley, Daily Mail, 18th February 2017Monty Python scripts and props sold for £20,000+
The perfectly preserved collection had been kept by Valerie Charlton, a model-maker who worked on the cult comedy.
The Mirror, 30th September 2016New Yorker cover uses Python to tackle Brexit
"I was stunned when I heard the news this morning," Barry Blitt says, of Britain's decision to leave the European Union, the subject of his cover for the upcoming issue of The New Yorker. "And really upset," Blitt adds. "I just sent money to my kid, who's travelling over there--if I had just waited, I'd have saved a bundle now that the pound has collapsed."
Barry Blitt, The New Yorker, 24th June 2016Eric Idle: the BBC paid us £2,000 a series for Python
The actor and musician pays tax in three countries but doesn't vote in any of them, but he has never regretted leaving London for sunny Los Angeles.
Angela Wintle, The Telegraph, 10th January 2016Michael Palin blasts Melton's Monty Python plaque thief
Monty Python legend Michael Palin has slammed the apparent theft of a Melton plaque honouring his late co-star Graham Chapman as 'stupid and selfish'.
Melton Times, 16th October 2015Terry Gilliam: The other Pythons intimidate me
Terry Gilliam has revealed how he still feels intimidated by the quick verbal wit of his Monty Python colleagues.
Chortle, 8th October 2015These are the greatest British comedies of all time
A new poll released by YouGov shows the highest ranking British comedies as chosen by the public.
Alice Harrold, The Independent, 20th September 2015Monty Python's 25 funniest quotes
The Telegraph selects its favourite Monty Python quotes, presented in picture gallery format.
The Telegraph, 15th August 2015Michael Palin: Monty Python is not dead, just resting
While there are no plans for further (full) Monty Python live concerts, Palin said he was relieved at the positive response from fans and it has inspired the team to start thinking about new material.
Chris Hook, Australian Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2015