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Monty Python’s Flying Circus show set to commence major US tour

‘It’s about laughing at yourself and your own death and your inevitable end, which you can do nothing about,’ Eric Idle muses

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What was the only subject that Monty Python's Eric Idle and Beatles guitarist George Harrison disagreed on?

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle has been remembering his late friend George Harrison, revealing they could discuss anything but they could never agree on the value of religion.

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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

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"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

Louder

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

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

Eric Idle explains why he ‘laughed’ after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

‘I thought it was very funny,’ the Monty Python comedian said

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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

Comedian Eric Idle says performers ‘ought to protect ourselves’ from AI fakes

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

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.

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Monty Python star Eric Idle feels 'lucky' to be alive

Monty Python star Eric Idle feels he had a "reprieve" since he survived pancreatic cancer in 2019 - and is grateful to be alive.

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Eric Idle says he feels ‘lucky every single day’ after surviving cancer

Idle revealed in 2022 that he had received an early diagnosis and been successfully treated for the illness.

The Independent UK

Eric Idle blasts Monty Python co-stars

Eric Idle has blasted his Monty Python co-stars for being ungrateful for the millions they have made in royalty payments from the musical Spamalot.

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Eric Idle slams ungrateful Monty Python co-stars

Eric Idle has blasted his Monty Python co-stars for being "miserable and horrible and b****y" about royalty payments for Spamalot.

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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

Evening Standard

John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

The 85-year old actor, best known for Fawlty Towers, will take audiences behind the scenes of his European tour in John Cleese Packs It In.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: ELO’s Jeff Lynne invites the cameras into his LA studio

Paul McCartney and Eric Idle help celebrate the multimillion-selling artist in this electric documentary. Plus: some classic Agatha Christie. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Michael Palin says Monty Python stars are more estranged than ever

‘There’s only four of us left and people do their own things,’ Palin said

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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.

The Independent UK

Monty Python star rushed to hospital for second time in one week

Comedian denied his health issues were caused by eating Spam

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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