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Monty Python members to reunite for film, confirms Terry Jones

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Terry Jones reveals that the surviving members of Monty Python are set to reform for a sci-fi movie.

Monty Python's John Cleese, Eric Idle in flap over Spamalot royalties

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Eric Idle claims ex-Monty Python cohort John Cleese has financial problems.

Best Ever Sketch Shows: Friday Fiver

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Read our picks for the five best comedy sketch shows of all time.

Martin Scorsese directs 'George Harrison: Living in the Material World' - video

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:35:51 +0100

Watch the trailer for Martin Scorsese's George Harrison documentary Living in the Material World.

Monty Python comedy ordered by BBC Four

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:57:00 +0100

The Thick of It's Tony Roche is to pen a one-off "fantastical reimagining" of Monty Python.

Ricky Gervais voicing 'Wind In The Willows'

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:38:55 +0000

Ricky Gervais signs up to voice the character of Mole in The Wind In The Willows.

Palin: 'Python is as alive as ever'

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100

Michael Palin claims that the comedy of Monty Python is as alive as it ever was.

We chat Totos with Jodie Prenger

Thu, 20 May 2010 11:00:02 +0100

We chat with I'd Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger about Totos, Dorothies and John Barrowman.

Carty lands role in 'Spamalot' musical

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:37:00 +0100

Todd Carty goes into rehearsals for his role as Patsy in the stage production of Spamalot.

Orbison gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame star

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:32:00 +0000

The late Roy Orbison is honoured with a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.

Pythons honoured for film and TV work

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:47:00 +0100

The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts honours Monty Python in the troupe's 40th year.

Pythons to reunite for 'comic oratorio'

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:50:00 +0100

Four Monty Python stars will reunite for their 40th anniversary, it is revealed.

George Harrison added to Walk of Fame

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:34:00 +0100

Former Beatle George Harrison is posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Pythons to reunite for anniversary doc

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:50:00 +0000

The stars of Monty Python will reunite in a documentary to mark 40 years since the show first aired.

Top 'alternative' funeral song unveiled

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:56:00 +0000

Monty Python's 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' tops a poll of alternative funeral songs.

Python team launch YouTube channel

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:04:00 +0000

Monty Python launch their own YouTube channel showing a selection of the comedy troupe's sketches.

'Spamalot' to close on Broadway

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:34:00 +0100

Eric Idle and John Du Prez's Spamalot will close on Broadway in January.

'Frost Report' returns for one-off special

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:45:00 +0000

Satirical show The Frost Report is returning to the air after 40 years.

Posh replaces Britney in 'Spamalot' lyrics

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:47:00 +0000

A Spamalot lyric making fun of Britney Spears is changed to reference Posh Spice.

Lynne and Biggins hope Janice won't win

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:07:00 +0000

Lynne and Biggins slam Janice for being "obnoxious" and admit they don't want her to win the show.