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John Cleese to embark on tour celebrating Monty Python And The Holy Grail

The 86-year-old will host a 45-minute Q and A with fans after a screening of the classic Arthurian comedy.

Evening Standard

Eric Idle says he hasn’t seen Monty Python co-star John Cleese in 10 years amid feud

The comedy icons have traded public barbs in recent years over who should control the Monty Python brand

Evening Standard

Eric Idle says he hasn’t seen Monty Python co-star John Cleese in 10 years

Idle previously declared their friendship ‘over’ amid public feud

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‘Terry Jones tried to eat the studio’s pet goldfish!’ The tiny village TV station that became a 90s smash hit

When the people of Waddington teamed up to broadcast self-written soap operas, horoscopes and magic tricks, little did they know it would be the most successful channel in the world – despite the chaos behind the cameras

The Guardian - UK

Trump, tech barons and a title-less Andrew: how well do you remember 2025? – quiz

From pop to politics, it’s been quite the year. Were you paying attention? Let’s find out …

The Guardian - UK

Seriously Silly: The Life of Terry Jones by Robert Ross review – portrait of a Python

An affectionate biography of the polymath includes details of never-produced gems such as Monty Python’s Third World War

The Guardian - UK

3 best classic comedies on Prime Video right now

These hilarious movies have been making people laugh for decades.

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Film material from Monty Python’s Terry Jones donated to BFI National Archive

The collection includes Jones’ personal 16mm copies of the Monty Python feature films.

Evening Standard

Post your questions for Terry Gilliam

The Monty Python star will celebrate 50 years in film at a Guardian Live Q&A on 29 October. Here’s your chance to find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the legendary director

The Guardian - UK

‘I said goodbye to Heath Ledger at this urinal’: a stroll round Terry Gilliam’s pivotal places

The studio where he crashed the Life of Brian spaceship, the stage where he put on a Faust that caused fights, the pub where he last spoke to Heath Ledger … the ex-Python takes a hilarious and evocative meander down memory lane

The Guardian - UK

Eric Idle explains why he ‘laughed’ after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

‘I thought it was very funny,’ the Monty Python comedian said

The Independent UK

Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python

The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

Euronews

Britain's Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters

Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating Monty Python's comedy

The Independent UK

Tis but a stamp: Royal Mail set celebrates Monty Python favourite scenes

The set of 10 stamps includes six celebrating characters from Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

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Eric Idle says he feels ‘lucky every single day’ after surviving cancer

Idle revealed in 2022 that he had received an early diagnosis and been successfully treated for the illness.

Evening Standard

John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

The 85-year old actor, best known for Fawlty Towers, will take audiences behind the scenes of his European tour in John Cleese Packs It In.

Evening Standard

Costumes, props and ‘llama’ from Monty Python’s final live show to be auctioned

Fans of the comedy troupe will be able to bid on props and costumes from the live show, and collectibles from Terry Gilliam’s personal collection.

The Independent UK

Michael Palin says Monty Python stars are more estranged than ever

‘There’s only four of us left and people do their own things,’ Palin said

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Stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail 24-hour marathon on Saturday, June 21

Comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail is running non-stop on Shout! TV to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary.

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for Eric Idle

The comedy legend is touring the UK in September, but before he arrives here’s a chance to ask him anything about Python, hosting SNL, Trump and looking on the bright side

Evening Standard

The best quotes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail as film turns 50

London cinemas set to show film for its golden anniversary

The Guardian - US

Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 50: a hilarious comic peak

The endlessly quoted 1975 comedy remains both a clear product of its era and a timelessly funny masterwork

The Guardian - UK

‘Tangible & collectible’: i-D back on shelves as gen Z revives fashion magazines

Publication makes long-awaited return to UK newsstands amid proliferation of luxury and indie titles

MusicRadar

“I’d never considered myself a lyric writer, but me and Terry put it together in about 15 minutes. Then, we went to the pub!”: Michael Palin on his most famous musical moment and the “genius” of Neil lnnes

“Neil’s got a songwriting credit on an Oasis track? I can only assume I was on one of my big trips at the time but it just shows you how good his music was,” he says

Evening Standard

John Cleese slams Monty Python co-star Eric Idle and accuses him of lying

Idle, 81, has claimed that Cleese, 84, fired the troupe's manager

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