Terry Jones
- Welsh
- Actor, writer and director
Press clippings
Fund for Terry Jones statue almost at halfway mark
The gofundme campaign to pay for a statue of Terry Jones in his home town of Colwyn Bay has almost reached half the amount after being launched this week. The fund is hoping to raise £120,000 and has so far raised over £49,000 in pledges.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th September 2024Terry 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 2024Michael 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 2024Monty 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 2024Major 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 2023The Complete And Utter History Of Britain review
More than 50 years after it was first broadcast, an early historical spoof series by Michael Palin and Terry Jones will delight Python fans.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 2nd October 2023Hitchhiker's Guide limited edition novel collection published
A limited edition, deluxe box set of all five Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy novels is being published for Towel Day 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd May 2023BBC film The Fringe in 12 Jokes tells the story of Edinburgh in gags
The BBC is making documentary The Fringe In 12 Jokes, featuring Eddie Izzard, Stephen Fry, Paul Merton, Frankie Boyle, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn, among others, reflecting on the impact of Edinburgh festival on their careers.
British Comedy Guide, 6th May 2022New Herefordshire bar named in tribute to Terry Jones
Penrhos Court, near Kington, will open the Python's Arms, a bar they say promises atmosphere, charm, cosiness and quirkiness. It has a nod to a real affection to Monty Python's late Terry Jones, who once ran a brewery in the outbuildings.
Hattie Young, Hereford Times, 2nd May 2022Young viewers are about to discover a terrible truth: Python often weren't funny
Comedy fans have welcomed the return of the series after 34 years. But those unfamiliar with the Flying Circus may be in for a shock.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 12th March 2022