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‘I said goodbye to Heath Ledger at this urinal’: a stroll round Terry Gilliam’s pivotal places

The studio where he crashed the Life of Brian spaceship, the stage where he put on a Faust that caused fights, the pub where he last spoke to Heath Ledger … the ex-Python takes a hilarious and evocative meander down memory lane

The Guardian - UK

Eric Idle at the Royal Albert Hall review: still finding life's bright side

This veteran comedian’s set brought together Monty Python memories, stories of Elvis Presley and the Masked Singer

Evening Standard

"I think he'd been looking for Paul": Eric Idle gives horrifying account of George Harrison stabbing

Monty Python star Eric Idle reflects on the 1999 attack on The Beatles' George Harrison, in the latest episode of The Adam Buxton Podcast

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Eric Idle: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! review – mock’n’roll star’s night of nostalgia

The Monty Python man revisits his remarkable career, with songs dedicated to George Harrison and Robin Williams – and some ribbing of John Cleese

The Guardian - UK

Voices: How Corbyn and Sultana turned the launch of a new party into a Monty Python farce

COMMENT: Never in the history of fringe left politics has such a great opportunity been so comprehensively messed up by so few. It’s comedy gold for centrists, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Says Its Better To Be An Optimist And Wrong Than A Pessimist And Right: 'Look On The Bright Side Of Life'

Elon Musk said this week that realism has its place but optimism should guide daily life, using a new social media post to argue that looking for the "bright side" matters as much as staying grounded.

Benzinga

Former Monty Python Star Recounts Clash with Maduro's Military in New Footage From Documentary on Venezuela

The incident took place in Hugo Chávez's birthplace and was only toned down when the men recognized Michael Palin's past Monty Python work

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John Cleese rages that British people ‘deserve better than the BBC’ as he slams comedy bosses

The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star claimed that the broadcaster has not commissioned anything truly funny in years

Evening Standard

‘Held at gunpoint’: Michael Palin says Monty Python sketch saved him from terrifying Venezuelan ordeal

The Monty Python legend, 82, revealed he and his crew were held by armed guards

Evening Standard

Michael Palin held at gunpoint while making new documentary

The mood shifted after the armed guards viewed a classic Monty Python sketch

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Palin detained by armed militia in Venezuela

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin and his film crew were detained by armed militia in Venezuela after attempting to film a statue of former leader Hugo Chavez.

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Michael Palin claims Monty Python’s Life of Brian wouldn’t get made today due to cancel culture

Monty Python star claimed modern-day comedy has ‘no feelings’ and ‘no surreal humour’

The Independent UK

Bring out your stamps: UK’s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python

The set of 10 stamps celebrates beloved sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus series, as well as marks the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

Euronews

Britain's Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters

Britain’s Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating Monty Python's comedy

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Evening Standard

Tis but a stamp: Royal Mail set celebrates Monty Python favourite scenes

The set of 10 stamps includes six celebrating characters from Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

Evening Standard

Monty Python’s Eric Idle says Nigel Farage being ‘taken seriously is appalling’

The comedian will return to the UK in September for a solo tour.

The Independent UK

Monty Python star says he’d be in ‘select company’ if thrown out of Trump’s America

‘It’s very scary now because they’re stopping comedians at the border,’ said the star

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d be proud to be thrown out of America!’ Eric Idle on Trump, life after Python and not talking before lunch

Ahead of his UK tour, the former Monty Python star responds to questions from Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Mamet, Janet Suzman, Steve Coogan, Bill Oddie and others

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“Today I Learned”: 30 Times People Learned Interesting Facts Online And Couldn’t Wait To Share With Others

Thanks to this online community, we can pump up that trivia muscle by adding new interesting facts to our arsenal of knowledge.

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Costumes, props and ‘llama’ from Monty Python’s final live show to be auctioned

Fans of the comedy troupe will be able to bid on props and costumes from the live show, and collectibles from Terry Gilliam’s personal collection.

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Stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail 24-hour marathon on Saturday, June 21

Comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail is running non-stop on Shout! TV to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary.

Evening Standard

Monty Python legend Eric Idle, 83, hospitalised for second time in three days

The comedian’s latest health scare follows his revelation last year that he ‘shouldn’t be alive’ after surviving pancreatic cancer

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Monty Python's Eric Idle hospitalised for second time in three days

Eric Idle has had two trips to the hospital over the past few days.

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for Eric Idle

The comedy legend is touring the UK in September, but before he arrives here’s a chance to ask him anything about Python, hosting SNL, Trump and looking on the bright side

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