Monty Python's Best Bits
TV Show · Comedy · Documentary

The Monty Python comedy troupe has a long history, dating back to 1969. Throughout the decades, the troupe has gained a loyal following of millions of fans. Included among that following are a number of famous Python fans. This programme features some of comedy's biggest names - who also happen to be some of the group's celebrity fans - who talk about how the legendary group influenced their own careers and changed comedy. Steve Coogan, Mike Myers and Stephen Fry are some of the celebs who share their love of Monty Python. The five-part series also features some fan-favourite Python sketches, including the popular dead parrot sketch, and explains how they influenced other writers and performers.

2014 · 30m
Starring Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle
Director Richard Dean

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    New. A celebration of all things Python. Expect The Spanish Inquisition.
    28 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard and Mike Myers help pay homage to Cleese, Palin and co.
    28 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Charlie Higson and Dara O Briain are among those celebrating Python.
    28 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    New. A celebration of all things Python.
    28 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Episode 5
    A celebration of all things Python as well known figures pay tribute.
    28 min
  • EPISODE 101
    Terry Gilliam
    Monty Python’s Best Bits (Mostly) features some of the Python’s greatest sketches, and this show includes the best bits (mostly) of Terry Gilliam.
    28 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Michael Palin
    Actor
  • Terry Jones
    Actor
  • Eric Idle
    Actor
  • Terry Gilliam
    Actor
  • John Cleese
    Actor
  • R‌D
    Richard Dean
    Director
  • L‌A
    Lucy Ansbro
    Producer
  • H‌R
    Hilary Rosen
    Producer
  • Kate Beckinsale
    Guest Star
  • Jim Carrey
    Guest Star
  • Chevy Chase
    Guest Star

About

Monty Python's Best Bits

Comedy

The Monty Python comedy troupe has a long history, dating back to 1969. Throughout the decades, the troupe has gained a loyal following of millions of fans. Included among that following are a number of famous Python fans. This programme features some of comedy's biggest names - who also happen to be some of the group's celebrity fans - who talk about how the legendary group influenced their own careers and changed comedy. Steve Coogan, Mike Myers and Stephen Fry are some of the celebs who share their love of Monty Python. The five-part series also features some fan-favourite Python sketches, including the popular dead parrot sketch, and explains how they influenced other writers and performers.

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Studio
Shout Factory
Released
2014
Rated
15

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

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