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Preview - Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyer's Cut)
This documentary series was made back in 2009, but it is still one of my favourites, covering just about everything about Monty Python (at the time - this was still before their final shows at the O2 Arena).
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 23rd March 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 2017My comedy hero: Tony Law on Monty Python
The freewheeling Canadian stand-up picks the absurdist sketch and film gang as his comic icons.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 14th February 2017Tracy Ullman on why Monty Python 'p****d her off'
Tracey Ullman said she tore into Michael Palin over Monty Python's all-male line-up when they first met. The actress, 57, said: "Python used to p*** me off when I was young. When I met Michael I said, 'Why did you never have women in the show?' He was so adorable and said, 'I think we were rather frightened of them' - so it was easier for Terry Jones to do it."
Laura Harding, The Mirror, 3rd February 2017The Sunday Post: Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan was one of the most celebrated comedians of the 20th Century. Through The Goon Show on BBC Radio in the 1950s in particular, his unique style of humour helped to change the face of British comedy and inspired generations that followed him, from comedians like Monty Python to musicians like The Beatles - even members of the Royal Family.
Andrew Martin, BBC, 15th January 2017Terry Jones 'very proud' to get award
Monty Python's Terry Jones has received a standing ovation at the Bafta Cymru awards for his outstanding contribution to television and film.
BBC News, 2nd October 2016Monty 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 2016Terry Jones to be awarded amidst dementia diagnosis
Monty Python's Terry Jones is to be awarded a prestigious BAFTA Cymru award, and has been diagnosed with a severe form of dementia.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 20165 inspired pieces of Monty Python art (Link expired)
Working closely with the Monty Python team and a group of UK and international artists, independent initiative Colour+Noun are bringing a fun exhibition of Monty Python inspired artwork to Leeds later this month.
WOW247, 12th May 2016Interview with Sid James's son Steve
Steve James is one of the most admired record producers/engineers in the music industry. In a career spanning over forty years, he has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Paul Young, Peter Skellern, Toyah, Ginger Baker and Neil Innes. He recorded Monty Python's Always Look on the Bright Side of Life and has even worked on The Teletubbies!
Steve also happens to be the son of Sid James.
Stuart Ball, Sid's Place, 28th April 2016