John Cleese denies reports he is cutting controversial Life of Brian scene from stage adaptation ‘I have, of course, no intention of doing so,’ comedian said, of scene involving a trans character The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
When Monty Python met Iron Maiden: The story behind Graham Chapman's Can I Play With Madness video cameo And now for something completely different... Metal Hammer · May 17, 2023
High teas, screenings and ‘total apathy’: how Australia is marking King Charles’s coronation Monarchists are disappointed there aren’t more official government events, while others plan to watch Monty Python for some relief The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023
‘The bedrock of my life’: Michael Palin announces the death of his wife Helen Monty Python star said his ‘dearest wife’ died ‘peacefully’ a month after the pair celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023
‘I don’t like the way I sound. I don’t like the way I look. It’s just embarrassing’: Bill Hader on Barry, anxiety and body image As the final season of his hitman comedy-drama ‘Barry’ airs, ‘Saturday Night Live’ hero Bill Hader talks to Patrick Smith about stage fright, Star Wars, and the roles he’d no longer play The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
The Rutles: the strange and surreal story of the original Spinal Tap Formed from the ashes of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, The Rutles were a razorsharp pastiche of The Beatles with links to Monty Python and the Fab Four themselves Louder · Apr 19, 2023
Comedy troupe Broken Lizard turns to Victor Hugo's 'Hunchback' for its latest laugh-fest, 'Quasi' Look, you get around to things when you get around to them. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023
Standing ovation for Charles as he delivers historic address to Bundestag In his address, which was more than 23 minutes long, Charles told a packed chamber he wished to ‘renew the pledge of friendship between our nations’. The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review: A Critical Hit For The Table Top Game’s Return To The Big Screen The old joke is that every group of D&D players thinks they’re the Fellowship of the Ring, but they end up as Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves walks the line between the two perfectly. Cinemablend · Mar 27, 2023
Harry Enfield on Bob Goody: ‘I was too frightened to approach him and tell him how he had inspired me’ Harry Enfield writes: Bob Goody inspired me to take up a life on the stage The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023
Editorial: The cynical facade of Joe Biden the deficit fighter President Joe Biden likes to pass himself off as a deficit slayer, which is a bit like Monty Python’s Mr. Creosote claiming to be an avid dieter. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Little Bursts of This Bizarre Walking Workout May Be As Beneficial as HIIT Throwing up some Rockette-style high kicks and darting around in a squat might be the best exercise you could do in the shortest amount of time. Inverse · Mar 8, 2023
Michael Palin review: Monty Python star reflects on 60-year career and Fawlty Towers reboot at Slapstick The Monty Python member appeared at two special shows in Bristol over the weekend Bristol Post · Feb 20, 2023
Michael Palin on his first TV job in Bristol, Monty Python’s legacy and the future of comedy We spoke to the comedian and actor ahead of his festival appearance here Bristol Post · Jan 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023 More conflict, more violence: that’s the future if the UK’s new anti-protest law is passed Decades of study expose this legislation as the perfect playbook for turning peaceful events into scenes of chaos and disorder, says Stephen Reicher
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 The abandoned Scottish mine that starred as a Monty Python filming location Tomnadashan Mine was used as the filming location for one of the most iconic Monty Python scenes, but before that, it was a functional mine constructed to gather copper, gold, and sulphur.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022 Baseball quiz: And now for something completely different ... Let’s put statistics and trivia aside and see if you can name the author of these baseball quotes.
Liverpool Echo · Dec 29, 2022 Monty Python's 'Mr Teabag' silly walk could help you lose weight quickly The silly walking style made famous by the comedy troupe is actually vigorous exercise
Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022 John Cleese ridiculed for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python in 'two decades' Monty Python's John Cleese seems to have forgotten the comedy troupe sold the rights to Netflix - where fans can stream much of the back catalogue including four series of Flying Circus and films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian
Los Angeles Times · Nov 14, 2022 Harry Nilsson song rights sold to BMG in latest catalog deal Harry Nilsson's melodic pop music endeared him to the Beatles and won him the admiration of everyone from Monty Python's Terry Gilliam to Carly Rae Jepsen. But ask someone on the street if they recognize the name, and they'll probably either respond with knowing reverence or a quizzical stare.
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Eric Idle slams Elon Musk’s Twitter verification plans which he says he stole from Monty Python Billionaire posted sketch about clinic where patients pay for confrontations with professional arguer
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022 Elon Musk says he was inspired by Monty Python for his Twitter plans Musk, the world’s richest man, wants to charge some users
Wales Online · Nov 2, 2022 Elon Musk 'stole idea of charging for insults and arguments from Monty Python' It follows outrage among the Twitterati over plans to charge the rich, influential and famous a monthly fee to keep their 'blue tick'
ABC News · Oct 13, 2022 Monty Python's Eric Idle on recovering from cancer and returning to the stage Monty Python's Eric Idle wrote a play about a man getting pancreatic cancer. Little did he know he'd eventually end up with a diagnosis himself.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022 Milan bounce back against Juventus to give Allegri a slap in the face Massimiliano Allegri took the Monty Python approach to explaining Juve’s latest setback after setting himself up for a fall