Latest Monty Python News
John Cleese 'Was Contacted By Graham Chapman's Spirit'
John Cleese has claimed he was contacted by Graham Chapman from beyond the grave.The 84-year-old comedian has revealed he hired a psychic to help him "explore his consciousness" only to receive a message from his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 March 2024
John Cleese Is 'Too Old' To Worry About Being Cancelled
John Cleese is "not bothered about getting cancelled".The Monty Python star has warned the trend to boycott people with controversial opinions makes people "more literal-minded" and so it has got harder to be funny and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2023
Michael Palin Reveals 'Sincere' Reaction From Monty Python Co-stars After Wife Helen's Death
Michael Palin received "very touching" and sincere reactions from his former Monty Python co-stars after his wife's death.The 80-year-old actor - who was part of the iconic comedy troupe alongside John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 September 2023
John Cleese Turned Down Chance To Write Abba Musical
ABBA star Benny Andersson says John Cleese turned down the chance to write a book and musical with the pop group.The 76-year-old singer and his songwriting partner Bjorn Ulvaeus met Cleese whilst on a trip...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2022
Michael Palin Got Sick From Old Camel Liver
Sir Michael Palin was ''extremely ill'' after eating ''old'' camel liver in Algeria.The 77-year-old star believes it is important to ''accept hospitality'' when he's travelling the world for his shows, but was left regretting his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 September 2020
John Cleese Delighted To Have 'No Obligation' To Monty Python
John Cleese is ''delighted'' to have ''no obligation'' to carry on with 'Monty Python' following the death of Terry Jones.The 80-year-old comic reunited with Terry - who did in January aged 77 - Michael Palin,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 June 2020
Michael Palin Had To Eat Mud Making Monty Python And The Holy Grail
Sir Michael Palin was forced to eat mud when making 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.The 77-year-old actor explained how he was forced to chew down on a mixture of chocolate and earth as he...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2020
Unused 'Monty Python' Sketches Found In Michael Palin's Archives
Unseen sketches from the legendary Monty Python comedy team have been unearthed in Michael Palin’s archives.The iconic comedy group, consisting of Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and the late Graham Chapman,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2018
Michael Palin: "The Pythons Will Rally Round Terry Jones"
Michael Palin has said that Terry Jones can count on his fellow Pythons to rally around him following his diagnosis with dementia and speech-limiting aphasia.Last month Jones revealed he had been diagnosed with the devastating...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2016
Michael Palin Writes Moving Post After Terry Jones Reveals Dementia Diagnosis
Monty Python star Michael Palin has penned a moving post about his friend and colleague Terry Jones’ dementia diagnosis. Jones’ diagnosis was revealed earlier this week, with a spokesperson for the actor and writer saying...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 September 2016
Game Of Thrones Writers Hid Monty Python Jokes In Script
Words featured in George R.R. Martin's original books were used to construct languages for the various tribes in the show, and creator/writer D. B. Weiss suggested lightening the mood by translating Python gags...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2015
Royal Mail Commemorates British Comedy Legends With Special Series Of Stamps
Royal Mail is marking April Fool’s Day by creating a set of stamps featuring some of Britain’s most treasured comedians, including the Monty Python team and The Two Ronnies. The stamps went on sale on...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 02 April 2015
Monty Python To Reunite At Tribeca, As Film Festival Marks 40th Anniversary Of 'Holy Grail'
It’s been four decades since Monty Python gave moviegoers an unforgettable laugh, when their first film Monty Python and the Holy Grail hit cinemas in 1975. So of course it's only fitting that the comedy...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2015
The Cure Perform With Eric Idle
Rockers The Cure stunned fans at a science show in London on Friday night (19Dec14) by teaming up with Monty Python star Eric Idle for a performance of Always Look On The Bright Side Of...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 December 2014
Jack Whitehall Wins 'King Of Comedy' For Third Time
Jack Whitehall has been named as “king of comedy” for the third consecutive year at the British Comedy Awards 2014.The 26 year old comedian and actor won the publicly-voted prize at the ceremony in Wembley,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
Michael Palin To Narrate Kids' Tv Show
Monty Python star Michael Palin is moving on from the comedy troupe's recent reunion by landing a job narrating a new version of beloved British children's Tv show the Clangers.The veteran funnyman, who ended a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2014
Mick Jagger Hazes Monty Python In Video For (Mostly) Live Reunion
The last ever round of Monty Python reunion shows has been getting mixed reviews since its first night, July 1. While most fans likely filled the 20,000 seats of the O2 Arena because of nostalgia,...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2014
The End Is Nigh: Monty Python Reunite For Final Round Of Gigs At The O2
In what may just be the biggest comeback in showbiz history, the remaining members of Monty Python have teamed up again for a number of reunion shows. John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2014
Mick Jagger Takes The Mickey In Monty Python Reunion Tour Video
Mick Jagger has starred in a promotional video for the upcoming Monty Python live shows, the first of which will be held tonight at London's O2 venue. The Rolling Stones rocker displays his witty sense...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2014
Unofficial England World Cup Song #8576: Monty Python Chime In With Their Own
Monty Python’s cheeky reimagining of 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' is a playful ditty, sure to galvanise the nation’s spirit ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. This is probably the best...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
Monty Python Release Own Version Of England Football Anthem For 2014 World Cup
The recently united comedy group Monty Python are getting into the spirit of the World Cup, which kicks-off next week.The comedians have reworked their classic "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" tune, and...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 09 June 2014
Michael Palin: "A Lot Of Monty Python Was Crap, It Really Was"
Michael Palin, 70, has claimed that much of his pioneering comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus was "crap". The comedian, writer and broadcaster conceded there had been some "gleaming moments" such as the Dead Parrot...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2014
Tony Robinson: 'Blackadder Cast Won't Reunite Like Monty Python'
British actor Sir Tony Robinson is adamant the Blackadder cast will not be following the stars of Monty Python by staging a reunion because they "don't need the money".The veteran comedy troupe, including John Cleese,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2013
Eddie Izzard Helping Monty Python Stars With Live Shows
British comedian Eddie Izzard has been offering suggestions to the Monty Python team on how to update their sketches ahead of their live reunion in July (14).The comedy troupe announced in November (13) they will...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2013
Monty Python Want South Park Collaboration
The Monty Python gang want to work with 'South Park'.Terry Jones is reuniting with his old comedy collaborators John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Eric Idle for the 'Monty Python Live (Mostly)' show, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 November 2013
Monty Python Tickets From £25. Showing The Stones How To Do It.
News that the surviving members of Monty Python are to reunite for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena in July was met with universal delight in the comedy world this week, though there was...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2013
Monty Python Stars Confirm Reunion But John Cleese Rules Out Silly Walks
Funnyman John Cleese is unable to perform his legendary 'silly walks' at the upcoming Monty Python reunion show because hip and knee replacement surgery has left him unable to contort his legs.The comedy troupe -...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Monty Python Will Include Late Graham Chapman In Show
Monty Python will include late member Graham Chapman in their live comedy show.The group have reunited for a performance at The O2 in London, which will take place on July 1, 2014 and although Graham...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 November 2013
Monty Python Reunion Sees Bookies Cutting Odds On New Feature Film
News of the Monty Python reunion ripped through the entertainment world on Tuesday (August 19, 2013), with the surviving members of the Flying Circus, John Cleese, 74, Terry Gilliam, 72, Terry Jones, 71, Eric Idle,...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2013
Monty Python Comedians Lose Lawsuit Against "Holy Grail" Producer Mark Forstater
Marc Forstater, the producer who collaborated with Monty Python on their 1975 movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has won a court case against the comedy troupe. The reason behind the lawsuit was that...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 July 2013
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