The Lumberjack Song itself is fairly well-known, but the build-up to it is a perfect example of how the Pythons would regularly flow seemingly punchline-less sketches into one another, creating a far ...

This article is part of Yahoo's 'On This Day' series. The final episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired on BBC 1 this day 18 January, 1973, marking the end of an era for the most influential ...

It seems tame today!

11:48, Tue, Nov 5, 2024 Updated: 11:50, Tue, Nov 5, 2024 BBC Monty Python fans have been left surprised after unearthing a little-known comedy sketch by Terry Gilliam. The filmmaker and funnyman shot ...

Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin (and Terry Gilliam hiding in the middle) In 1975, Monty Python and the Holy Grail transformed the titular British sketch troupe from ...

Michael Palin of British comedy troupe Monty Python was held at gunpoint by armed Venezuelan guards until showing them a 1971 sketch from the show. He said the stop, while filming a new travelogue TV ...

The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the Welsh comic actor, writer and director's life Monty Python stars have led the tributes to their co-star Terry Jones, who has died at the age of 77. The Welsh ...