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How Monty Python saved my life (maybe)
Monty Python - punk before the Sex Pistols - remains the greatest television comedy of all time, writes Aidan Smith.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 13th August 2019Monty Python's 50th anniversary details
A range of new and re-released products have been announced to mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus; plus a world record attempt; BFI and BBC Two seasons, an HD-restored box set, and more.
British Comedy Guide, 26th June 2019Monty Python honour ailing Terry Jones
Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Monty Python comedy classic Life Of Brian are being somewhat overshadowed by the health news of member Terry Jones.
Yahoo, 18th April 2019Monty Python's Life of Brian review
Despite its absurdity and button-pushing bad taste, this mock epic stands up four decades on as a stirring paean to tolerance.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 12th April 2019Why Monty Python will always look on the bright side
With the passing of Dame June Whitfield and the New Year's Honours bestowing a knighthood on Michael Palin, I found myself reflecting on the half-life of comedy.
Stephen Naysmith, The Herald, 31st December 2018Terry Jones now 'barely recognises his comedy pals'
The comedy legend, 76, was diagnosed with the condition in 2015 after he started to forget lines during the troupe's live reunion shows.
Benjy Potter, The Sun, 11th October 2018Michael Palin issues update about Terry Jones
Michael Palin has taken to Facebook to update fans about the health of his friend Terry Jones, who is living with dementia. The English comedian and TV presenter told fans his Monty Python co-star was "unstoppable".
Jess Sheldon, The Daily Express, 21st September 2018Bring back the silly genius of Monty Python
The discovery of unused Monty Python material from Michael Palin's archive last week shed light on a forgotten world
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 5th August 2018The BBC wouldn't dare make a comedy like Python today
Comedy isn't just a form of entertainment. It's also a form of social history.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 4th August 2018Unseen Monty Python material published
Scripts and ideas for unmade Monty Python sketches are to go on display at the British Library as they process a recently acquired archive from Michael Palin. Some material has been published today.
British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2018