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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Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 2 Blu-Ray
This Series 2 box-set review was being written when news of Terry Jones' passing broke on 22 January 2020, so it seems only fitting to single out his contribution to Monty Python as a founding member.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 27th January 2020In this era of woke, could Monty Python happen now?
Monty Python was bold, adventurous, ground-breaking television. We love it because it was cheeky and funny and boyish - and there's nothing wrong with that. It's time to harness their pioneering spirit. Let's loosen up our culture. Let's be free and creative and funny again.
Tim Dawson, Free Market Conservatives, 23rd January 2020Top 10 Network Comedy Releases of the 2010s
A look back at Network Distributing's best ten comedy DVD and Blu-ray titles released in the last decade.
Aaron Brown, Network, 6th December 2019Python release new country version of I'm So Worried
Monty Python have released a new country and western single version of their 1980 album track I'm So Worried.
British Comedy Guide, 27th November 2019Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 1 Blu-Ray
The 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus is celebrated with the release of the first series on high-definition Blu-ray, restored by Network Distributing...
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 22nd November 2019Python special features revealed
A ream of special features - notably including never-before-seen cut-down and removed sketches - have been revealed for the upcoming restored Monty Python's Flying Circus 50th Anniversary Blu-ray and DVD releases.
British Comedy Guide, 21st October 2019Margaret Thatcher meets Monty Python
In 1989, as part of the Liberals rebrand as the Liberal Democrats, they adopted a bird as their logo. And one of Thatcher's speech-writers had the bright idea of mocking it by referencing Monty Python's dead parrot sketch. But Mrs Thatcher had never seen the sketch and had never heard of Monty Python.
Ferdie Rous, The Oldie, 10th October 2019West Sussex couple in Monty Python-themed wedding
To mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's first broadcast, superfans John Wood and his bride Gemma Harris decided to theme their wedding on the classic comedy. Python actress Carol Cleveland was among those who attended.
BBC, 9th October 2019BBC archive release celebrate Python's 50th anniversary
A new archive of photos and documents has been uncovered which illustrates rarely seen moments from the making of Monty Python, as the ground-breaking comedy show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
BBC, 5th October 2019It's... Genome's Monty Python 50th anniversary quiz
To celebrate half a century of Monty Python's Flying Circus, Genome indulges in a little light quizzing - how well do you know your Pythons?
Andrew Martin, BBC, 5th October 2019