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Monty Python’s Eric Idle says Nigel Farage being ‘taken seriously is appalling’

The comedian will return to the UK in September for a solo tour.

Evening Standard

Monty Python star says he’d be in ‘select company’ if thrown out of Trump’s America

‘It’s very scary now because they’re stopping comedians at the border,’ said the star

The Independent UK

‘I’d be proud to be thrown out of America!’ Eric Idle on Trump, life after Python and not talking before lunch

Ahead of his UK tour, the former Monty Python star responds to questions from Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Mamet, Janet Suzman, Steve Coogan, Bill Oddie and others

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“Today I Learned”: 30 Times People Learned Interesting Facts Online And Couldn’t Wait To Share With Others

Thanks to this online community, we can pump up that trivia muscle by adding new interesting facts to our arsenal of knowledge.

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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.

Evening Standard

“Today I Learned”: 36 Times People Learned Interesting Facts Online And Couldn’t Wait To Share With Others

Thanks to this online community, we can pump up that trivia muscle by adding new interesting facts to our arsenal of knowledge.

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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.

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Monty Python legend Eric Idle, 83, hospitalised for second time in three days

The comedian’s latest health scare follows his revelation last year that he ‘shouldn’t be alive’ after surviving pancreatic cancer

Evening Standard

Monty Python's Eric Idle hospitalised for second time in three days

Eric Idle has had two trips to the hospital over the past few days.

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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

The Guardian - UK

40 Years Later, One Of The Greatest Dystopian Sci-Fi Films Ever Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil' almost fell apart thanks to studio meddling. But now, with a new Criterion release, it's considered an all-time sci-fi classic.

Inverse

Monty Python, The Holy Grail, and the Idea of Due Process

"How do you know she's a witch?"

Reason

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

London cinemas set to show film for its golden anniversary

Evening Standard

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

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“Musicians can get upset with each other, but you’re family. Chris Squire and I were like brothers – he was Darth Vader and I was Obi-Wan Kenobi!” Jon Anderson’s time-travelling solo album 1000 Hands

In 2019 he reincarnated 30-year-old demos with former Yes bandmates and a stellar supporting cast, offering positive and long-held opinions to a rapidly-changing world

Digital Camera World

What Monty Python taught me about the art of haggling over a price of a camera

Although Monty Python may have made fun of haggling in the movie, “The Life of Brian,” you should attempt to use haggling whenever you buy camera or tech gear.

The Guardian - UK

Roger Pratt obituary

Oscar-nominated cinematographer who helped create the look of Tim Burton’s Batman and Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, as well as two Harry Potter films

Louder

“All over the shop… The template for The Rutles is clearly there, and there’s a bridge between The Goons and Monty Python”: The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band’s Still Barking

17 CDs and three DVDs provide everything you need to know about a counterculture band many have heard of, but fewer have listened to

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Kate Hepburn obituary

Designer and artist who worked for Spare Rib, the Monty Python team and Pink Floyd

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Forget photorealistic graphics, this bizarre Renaissance art game looks amazing

Death of the Reprobate is "Monkey Island meets Monty Python" with real historical art.

WhatToWatch

Monty Python has left Netflix and found a new streaming home, here's where

Here’s where you can stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail and more classics from the Monty Python troupe.

TechRadar

3 Netflix movies with over 85% on Rotten Tomatoes that you shouldn't miss

Check out these three movies on Netflix with more than 85% on Rotten Tomatoes before they leave.

The Independent UK

John Cleese accuses Eric Idle of ‘inventing’ narrative in latest Monty Python row

‘Fawlty Towers’ star reignited X/Twitter row with new message accusing Idle of telling fibs

The Guardian - AU

‘Zero repercussions’: victims of robodebt ‘embarrassed’ to have believed justice would be done

Despite a royal commission and now findings of misconduct, those affected say many of those responsible have been able to ‘just walk away’

Newcastle Herald

Monty Python's Eric Idle is the original Mr Brightside

The Life of Brian star is coming to Newcastle in November

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