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Monty Python was the starting point in surreal British comedy. It opened up new horizons and approached many subjects that were, at the time, unspeakable. Here's a brief history of Python... MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS The Monty Python name is nothing but pure bollocks, it holds no sense. But on October 5th. 1969, ITV viewers were treated to a blast of the heroic "Liberty Bell". A trippy animation sequence later, and heartattacks became an epidemic all though Britain. Monty Python was born. John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones an Gilliam all met at Cambridge university studying various degrees. John had appeared on "The Last 1948 Show" and Terry Gilliam was animating. Inspired by the Goons, they decided to write their own comedy series. Since this is a BRIEF history, I'll cut to the chase. ITV offered then a late night Sunday night slot where they could dust them neatly put of the way. But after 3 serieses, Monty Python was well on the way to becoming a cult hit. There was even a set of favourite sketches brought out, "And Now For Something Completely Different". But at the end of Series 3, John Cleese had run of out steam, having already been writing the Frost report for the past three years. He grew tired of Python and left. The series was no more.

THE FILMS But the Python team were friends first and foremost. Obviously they missed each other and the desire to work together spawned 3 more films... THE QUEST FOR THE HOLY GRAIL: Was filmed in the Scottish highlands. One of the best of the films, it contains some unforgettable characters, such as Brave Sir Robin and the cowardly King Arthur. THE LIFE OF BRIAN: Was filmed in Tunisia and directed by Terry Jones. The film caused outrage among the Christian community as many believed the team were lampooning the life of Jesus. The Python's responded intelligently to criticism from Rev Malcolm Muderidge saying-"200 years ago we'd have been burnt for this film. I'm suggesting we've made a progress." The film went on to gross millions in the box office. In a poll on the Python site, it came 1st as the favourite film. THE MEANING OF LIFE: Is viewed by fans and the Pythons (expect Michael) as a flop. Released in 1984, the film was visually stunning and had some classic songs, such as "Every Sperm is Sacred" and "Noel Coward's Penis Song" but the sketches were badly held together. The Pythons now do many and varied solo projects. Michael Palin does his travel projects, the Terries both direct, and Eric Idle and John Cleese have both written many books and starred in many films. There was also a 30th anniversary celebration programme on BBC 2 in October 1999, presented by Eddie Izzard, who described it as an honour to work with them. Graham Chapman 1941-1989 Never Forgotten By the Fans