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 ...

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 ...

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 comedian's archive has been donated to the British Library and they uncovered the "lost" sketches that have never been seen before Want all the latest Showbiz news direct to your inbox? Share your ...

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info “He’s not the Messiah! He’s a very naughty boy!” Terry ...

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 ...

A historic building used by Monty Python as the backdrop to one of their most memorable skits was one of the sites to receive an enhanced protected status in the past year. The Mr Creosote sketch, in ...

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 ...