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Audio: John Cleese and Michael Palin on Python Reunion

John Cleese told The Today Programme it has been "extraordinary to have such a positive reaction" since announcing their reunion.

Monty Python extends stage show to five dates

The Monty Python stage show has been extended from one date to five, running from 1 to 5 July next year. The first show sold out within 43.5 seconds, organisers announced.

Beware: Reciting Python routines can become a curse

Columnist Charlie Catchpole says Eric Idle, John Cleese and Co were rebellious and fearless. But we simply didn't get it.

Video - John Cleese: More Python dates if tickets sell

Following the announcement of the reunion of the legendary Monty Python team, John Cleese has suggested it may not be a one-off performance.

Talking to Andrew Marr, Cleese added the forthcoming arena show would include memorable Python moments and that further shows might be added, depending on ticket sales. Cleese added the team would be "having fun" while 'paying off Terry Jones' mortgage'.

Python reunion could feature Chapman, beyond the grave

Talking before the comeback announcement, Michael Palin said: "That should be the challenge to the scientific community, recreate Graham".

Is Monty Python's reunion a bit of a joke?

The five surviving Pythons have announced a one-night reunion gig at London's O2 next summer. An unmissable chance to catch a legendary act, or are they 20 years too late?

Insight: Can Monty Python recapture the magic?

Nobody expected a Monty Python reunion but tickets for a live one-off show will go on sale tomorrow. Dani Garavelli wonders whether the comedy legends can, decades on, recapture the magic of their glory days.

Monty Python team planning five extra live dates

The Monty Python stars have secretly pencilled in an extra five shows after their reunion gig in July.

Monty Python: 30 years of near reunions

Since 1983's The Meaning of Life, the surviving members have yet to embark on a proper, official Monty Python project together. Digital Spy takes a look back at 30 years of near-misses, almosts-but-not-quites and other mini-reunions.