The Lumberjack Song itself is fairly well-known, but the build-up to it is a perfect example of how the Pythons would regularly flow seemingly punchline-less sketches into one another, creating a far ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gglhv-aGCag This is a good sketch that shows Monty Python's ability to link ideas in all sorts of weird ways, as well as their ...

The dead parrot routine, The Lumberjack Song and The Ministry of Silly Walks have been voted as the nation's favourite Monty Python sketches. The results come following a poll of 2000 comedy fans ...

A glimpse into never-before-seen Monty Python sketches is being revealed this week to mark the comedy group's 50th anniversary. Images from unaired skits are being shared alongside unproduced scripts ...

This article is part of Yahoo's 'On This Day' series. The final episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired on BBC 1 this day 18 January, 1973, marking the end of an era for the most influential ...

Monty Don, 67, spoke of his sadness over the BBC no longer allowing “quality” comedy sketches such as Monty Python, which dominated the airwaves when it was shown in the 1970s, to be aired on their ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMHHWfSe4TE There's a particular fascination to the 'ensemble' Python sketches, as one can see how each of them reacts to one another ...

Following the death of Monty Python's beloved Terry Jones, take a look back over the very best sketches from the masters of surreal comedy. Arguably the most famous, most readily quoted, Python sketch ...

The British troupe’s influence on comedians is well documented. But what about their impact on scientists and philosophers? BBC Culture finds out. “Who wants to see that again, really?” said Mick ...