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 ...

They say the best comedy stands the test of time – and that's certainly the case for Monty Python's 'tis but a scratch' Black Knight sketch. British Library curators found a drawing in a 15th century ...

When this French version of some of the best-known Monty Python sketches and some obscure ones visited the Edinburgh Festival in 2003 I could not see the point. The same team has now gained permission ...

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 ...

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 ...

Trinity Theatre Company has announced their Grown Up Stage’s production of Monty Python’s Edukational Show written by Monty ...

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 ...

Arguably the most famous, most readily quoted, Python sketch, this was inspired by Michael Palin’s trip to a mechanic who refused to accept there was a problem with his car. There is, of course, no ...