Monty Python Live (Mostly)
- TV sketch show
- U&Gold
- 2014
- 2 episodes
A live broadcast of the world's most influential sketch troupe on the final night of their reunion shows at the O2 Arena. Stars John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and more.
Press clippings
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 2024Pythons hid Terry Jones's dementia for live shows
Terry Jones was already suffering from dementia during the Monty Python's 2014 live shows, with his fellow comedians rallying round to support him, Eric Idle has disclosed.
Hannah Furness, The Telegraph, 1st December 2016Steven Hawking records version of Python's Galaxy Song
The famous cosmologist has covered the comedy legends' 1983 skit to celebrate Record Store Day.
Alex Wellman, The Mirror, 12th April 2015Monty Python Live (Mostly) gets U.S. broadcast premiere
Forty years ago this month, in a scene reminiscent of the Beatles' first trip to America, four members of the Monty Python comedy troupe landed at Dallas' Love Field and were mobbed by adoring fans.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 7th March 2015John Cleese wasn't 'slightest bit excited' by reunion
Silly-walking funny man opens up about his life in comedy in new book.
The Mirror, 13th December 2014Monty Python turn down $32 million world tour
The Monty Python team have sensationally turned down a $32million money spinning world tour to replay their final shows.
The Mirror, 9th November 2014Eric Idle: We were an odd bunch
It is an odd thing to do comedy and we were an odd bunch. And it was not undergraduate humour, we are all graduates thank you very much.
Eric Idle, 6th November 2014John Cleese: 'Monty Python won't be returning again'
John Cleese has spoken about the Monty Python reunion shows, insisting that they will be the last thing the group do together.
Harry Fletcher, Digital Spy, 10th October 2014John Cleese: 'I felt no excitement on stage'
John Cleese has admitted that he "felt no trace of excitement" when performing the Monty Python farewell shows.
Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 28th September 2014Ofcom investigate Monty Python over lack of swearing
Ofcom is investigating Monty Python's final show after complaints over a lack of swearing.
Katy Finbow, Digital Spy, 18th August 2014