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Monty Python's Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam. Copyright: BBC
Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Two / BBC One
  • 1969 - 1974
  • 45 episodes (4 series)

Highly influential off-the-wall 1970s sketch series, starring John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman and Terry Jones. Also features Terry Gilliam and Carol Cleveland.

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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.

Charlie Catchpole, The Mirror, 24th November 2013

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'.

Andrew Marr, BBC News, 24th November 2013

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".

Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 23rd November 2013

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?

Charlie Higson and Adil Ray, The Observer, 23rd November 2013

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.

Dani Garavelli, The Scotsman, 23rd November 2013

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.

Piers Eady, The Mirror, 23rd November 2013

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.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 21st November 2013

Monty Python Live details revealed

The five surviving members of Monty Python have revealed details of a one-off stage show called Monty Python Live.

British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2013

Michael Palin to host Today Programme with John Cleese

The two Monty Python members will discuss The Life of Brian during the guest editing of The Today Programme between Christmas and New Year.

Alice Vincent, The Telegraph, 20th November 2013

Monty Python reunion: the five best Python sketches

As news of a Monty Python reunion is announced, The Telegraph picks their five best sketches, from Dead Parrot to Gay Policeman.

Florence Waters, The Telegraph, 19th November 2013

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