Comedy legend Michael Palin detailed a frightening moment when he was held at gunpoint while filming his latest travel show in Venezuela. But he may have been saved by one of his most absurd moments: ...

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 ...

Michael Palin of British comedy troupe Monty Python was held at gunpoint by armed Venezuelan guards until showing them a 1971 sketch from the show. He said the stop, while filming a new travelogue TV ...

The audience was also treated to clips from old shows including the fish-slapping sketch, and some of the biggest cheers of the night were reserved for archive clips featuring sixth Python Graham ...

AS the five surviving members of the Monty Python troupe announce they will reform for a one off greatest hits-type show, Duncan Leatherdale reflects on their place in the pantheon of British comedy.

Monty Python’s reunion, which remaining members say is their last time working together, to hit big screens in live simulcast to be broadcast to cinemas across Lancashire on Sunday, July 20 Did you ...