Monty Python's Life of Brian
Divine comedies: the best jokes for the Pope
Pitching his creed to a roomful of comic stars, the pontiff pronounced that it is good to laugh at God. In which case, he may enjoy these
The G2 interview
‘I didn’t cry until I knew I was going to live’: Monty Python’s Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancerThree years after being diagnosed, the 79-year-old has been given the all-clear. He reflects on losing his friends George Harrison and Robin Williams – and how he still manages to always look on the bright side of life
Teenage kicks
Suzanne Vega's teenage obsessions: 'Taxi Driver captured something awful but made it beautiful'In the first of a weekly series where film and music stars discuss their youthful fixations, the US singer recalls silly walks and Saturday Night Fever dance classes
Terry Jones obituary
Monty Python star whose talents were highlighted in the show that revolutionised British TV comedy
Monty Python's Terry Jones – a life in pictures
From Mr Creosote to Brian the Messiah’s mum, the Python founder leaves behind a glorious legacy of film and TV characters• Terry Jones: the Monty Python director – and a very naughty boy
Terry Jones, Life of Brian director and Monty Python founder, dies aged 77
Jones, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2015, was the main directing force in Python’s films, as well a prolific creator of TV documentaries and children’s books
Michael Palin review – entertaining whistle-stop trip through history
Palin offers up a fascinating potted history of an ill-fated naval journey, then goes on an affable tour through his six-decade career
An Accidental Studio review – the brief, brilliant life of HandMade Films
The company behind everything from Life of Brian to The Long Good Friday is lovingly recalled in this nostalgic documentary
How we made
How we made Monty Python’s Life of Brian‘We didn’t ad lib because John Cleese doesn’t like it – ironically, he’s a fundamentalist when it comes to humour’
Monty Python's Life of Brian review – an unholy work of satirical genius
Suspicious powder sent to Eric Idle sparks anthrax scare
How George Harrison – and a very naughty boy – saved British cinema
Other lives
Andrew MacLachlan obituaryOther lives: Actor who worked for more than 30 years in television drama, film and theatre
John Oliver on Monty Python: 'inspirational idiots who changed comedy'
When a reckless teacher screened Life of Brian at his school, the future comedian fell in love with the anarchic pranksters who created it. Then he met them – and even more chaos ensued
Donald Trump is funnier than Monty Python, says Terry Gilliam
Life of Brian satire of false messiah is ‘completely relevant’, says the animator and director
The 50 funniest films… chosen by comedians
From the canonical to the controversial, and in no particular order, we asked 10 standups to pick 50 movies that make them giggle. They made some surprising choices…
Impact of dementia on Terry Jones is 'painful to watch' says Michael Palin
Monty Python star Terry Jones reveals dementia diagnosis
Michael Palin: ‘The world is an absurd and silly place’
This summer’s Monty Python reunion was joyous, says Michael Palin. But that doesn’t mean he wishes he had stuck to comedy – or Hollywood
Robin Williams appreciation by Terry Jones: 'He could have had a huge ego, but he didn't'
Monty Python's Terry Jones tells how the comedy perfectionist finally nailed the part of a talking dog in Jones's new film
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The G2 interview‘I didn’t cry until I knew I was going to live’: Monty Python’s Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancerThree years after being diagnosed, the 79-year-old has been given the all-clear. He reflects on losing his friends George Harrison and Robin Williams – and how he still manages to always look on the bright side of life
