The Complete And Utter History Of Britain, stars Terry Jones and Michael Palin. In news sure to warm the hearts of archive television enthusiasts everywhere, it’s been announced that The Complete And Utter History Of Britain has been rediscovered. Airing in January and February 1969 on London Weekend Television, the comedy series starred Terry Jones, … >
Terry Jones’ comic novel is getting the Hitchhiker’s Guide treatment on Radio 4 this Christmas. Written and designed by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Starship Titanic began life as a single player graphic adventure game in the late 1990s. With all his trademark wit and charm, it involved puzzle-solving and … >
The Spamalot movie is back on as Paramount acquire the title from Fox Thanks to Deadline, Monty Python fans everywhere can look forward to the movie version of Spamalot, which is itself the musical theatre version of the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which is itself a version of the King Arthur story with exploding rabbits. And … >
Netflix has released information as to what’s going to be added to its streaming service in the UK next month. And fans of Monty Python in particular are going to be pleased. It’s now been confirmed that on February 15th 2018, the following are all coming to Netflix UK… Monty Python and the Holy Grail … >
Everyone loves TV. It’s the number one pastime activity in the world, maybe only second to eating. If you’re reading this site then no doubt you have a special place in your heart for this modern-day art form. Yes, don’t be scared calling it an art form; if Robbie Williams calls himself an artist, then … >
It’s odd, the boxes we put people in. Joe Pasquale is generally thought of as a squeaky-voiced light entertainment performer, Todd Carty is often considered a depressed barrow boy (or an overly cheerful school kid, depending on your age), and Monty Python is regarded as the summit of all sketch shows. It’s this last that’s … >
Based on the classic comedy movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail, hit musical Spamalot arrives in Brighton next week. Following a hugely successful run at The Playhouse in London, the show is playing at Theatre Royal in Brighton from Monday 30 March until Saturday 4 April with Joe Pasquale as King Arthur and EastEnders … >
Having begun as the teasing suggestion of “For One Final Night Only” and then spiralled into a frenzy of demand following the initial show selling out in 40 seconds, the final performances of the greatest British comedy export are at last upon us. A ten day residency at London’s O2 replete with many audience members … >
This morning I was wedged amongst the world’s press for the Monty Python press conference ahead of their 10 O2 shows which start tomorrow (1 July) and culminate with the final ever time the Python’s will be together on a stage on 20 July. A promo of Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts kicked off proceedings, … >
Michael Palin will take the lead role in BBC One’s new mystery drama, Remember Me.