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Ripping Yarns. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC
Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1976 - 1979
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

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Michael Palin reflects on the "step into the unknown" that would become a comedy classic

Ripping Yarns, the masterly anthology series that Palin created with fellow Python Terry Jones, is 45 this week - and now on BritBox. So how did it come about? And which is Palin's favourite episode?

Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 20th September 2022

Friday funnies - Ripping Yarns

In keeping with our new Friday tradition of getting you ready for the weekend... it's time for the Tellyspotting Friday Funnies. This week, Ripping Yarns. Happy weekend!

Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 6th September 2013

Your next box set: Ripping Yarns

Charming, insightful and very silly tales of Englishness, empire-building and high adventure from Michael Palin and Terry Jones.

Phelim O'Neill, The Guardian, 29th March 2012

Ripping Yarns charity Hopathon to be held

Network DVD are planning charity 'Hopathon' event, to mark the re-release of classic comedy Ripping Yarns on DVD.

British Comedy Guide, 10th February 2012

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