Name: Monty Python's Flying Circus
Released: 1969-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman

TV Show · Classics · International

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python team, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. One of the most ingenious and imaginative comedy shows ever to grace British television, the series, originally broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974.

1969 · 31m

Starring John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman

Director Ian MacNaughton

EPISODE 1

Whither Canada?

Wolfgang A. Mozart emcees a talent contest won by Genghis Khan; a professor gives Italian lessons to Italian students; the funniest joke in the world becomes a weapon of war.
EPISODE 2

Sex and Violence

A flock of sheep think they're birds; musical mice; a marriage counselor seduces a wife he is supposed to be counseling; two theologians wrestle each other.
EPISODE 3

How to Recognise Different Types of Trees From Quite a Long Way Away

Recognizing different trees; a courtroom plea for leniency; a society of Supermen.
EPISODE 4

Owl Stretching Time

Art gallery where masterpieces are judged on flavor; lessons on defense against anyone carrying fresh fruit; an espionage dentistry ring.
EPISODE 5

Man's Crisis of Identity in the Latter Half of the Twentieth Century

Confuse-a-cat; customs official seeks out potential smugglers; a raid on an actor's apartment; describing a robbery suspect.
EPISODE 6

It's the Arts

The arts; Whizzo Chocolate; life of a stockbroker; Indian massacre.