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Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 3 Blu-Ray review
Continuing my reviews of Network Distributing's remastered high-definition versions of Monty Python's Flying Circus (read the first and second parts here), Series 3 finds the show at its height of popularity on television, albeit with a few signs of fatigue or repetition and less classic sketches in its arsenal.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 7th April 2020How Monty Python and the Holy Grail changed comedy
There has never been a movie with quite the combination of silliness and influence as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and there may never be again.
Tyler Sage, Ultimate Classic Rock, 3rd April 2020John Cleese on Monty Python, Terry Jones and farce
Now, at the age of 80, Cleese has made his stage-writing debut with Bang Bang!, based on a classic French farce written by Georges Feydeau, starring Tessa Peake-Jones and Wendi Peters.
Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 16th March 2020Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 2 Blu-Ray
This Series 2 box-set review was being written when news of Terry Jones' passing broke on 22 January 2020, so it seems only fitting to single out his contribution to Monty Python as a founding member.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 27th January 2020In this era of woke, could Monty Python happen now?
Monty Python was bold, adventurous, ground-breaking television. We love it because it was cheeky and funny and boyish - and there's nothing wrong with that. It's time to harness their pioneering spirit. Let's loosen up our culture. Let's be free and creative and funny again.
Tim Dawson, Free Market Conservatives, 23rd January 2020Python's Terry Jones dies, aged 77
Monty Python legend Terry Jones has died at the age of 77. He had been suffering from a rare form of dementia.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd January 2020Terry Jones was as funny as anyone in Monty Python
As sharp as his comrades but possessing of an indefatigable decency, Jones was always the heart of Monty Python, writes Ed Power.
Ed Power, The Independent, 22nd January 2020Neil Innes dies aged 75
Comedian and musician Neil Innes has died at the age of 75. He worked with Monty Python and was a star of The Rutles.
British Comedy Guide, 30th December 2019Terry Jones is laughing at his own jokes
Terry Jones is still laughing through his dementia, fellow Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin has said - but at his own jokes.
Hereford Times, 29th November 2019Python release new country version of I'm So Worried
Monty Python have released a new country and western single version of their 1980 album track I'm So Worried.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2019