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Fawlty Towers stage show to tour the UK

The Fawlty Towers stage show will tour the UK next year, John Cleese has revealed, before returning to London's West End.

British Comedy Guide, 25th October 2024

Terry Jones statue proposed for his Colwyn Bay home town

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched today, aiming to raise £120,000 to erect a permanent statue of comedy legend Terry Jones in his home town.

British Comedy Guide, 5th September 2024

Neil Innes tribute to feature Pythons, The Rutles & Idiot Bastard Band

The life of Neil Innes is to be celebrated in a special show, Neil Innes - 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot', featuring performances from Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and former members of The Rutles, John Halsey and Ricky Fataar, plus a raft of comic and music talent.

British Comedy Guide, 5th June 2024

Monty Python stars reunite for Sir Michael Palin's birthday - with one notable absence

Sir Michael Palin has marked his 81st birthday with a Monty Python reunion - with John Cleese and Terry Gilliam joining him for a celebratory meal.

Anita Singh,, The Telegraph, 9th May 2024

Michael Palin on Python arguments

Michael Palin has revealed that the group have always argued. He added that things once got so bad that more than just insults got thrown between John Cleese and Terry Jones.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 15th April 2024

John Cleese challenges Eric Idle on Monty Python's finances

John Cleese has responded to Eric Idle in the growing row over Monty Python's earnings, coming out in support of Terry Gilliam's daughter, Holly.

British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2024

Monty Python's long, not entirely serious history of hating each other

As Eric Idle's recent gripes prove, members of the revered comedy troupe have spent more time feuding than working. But is it all a joke?

Alexander Larman, The Telegraph, 12th February 2024

Monty Python And The Holy Grail returns to cinemas

1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail is returning to cinemas in February to celebrate its 48 and a half year anniversary. Some of the screenings will be quote-a-long editions.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2024

Major pre-Python sketch show discovered

ITV has discovered all six episodes of a major pre-Monty Python sketch show made by Terry Jones and Michael Palin, The Complete And Utter History Of Britain.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd October 2023

Carol Cleveland: 'John was my favourite Python. But that changed'

The unofficial seventh member of Monty Python on her time with the comedy legends and why she wasn't offended playing 'pretty girl roles'.

Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 27th June 2023

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