Michael Palin addresses Monty Python co-star John Cleese’s ‘bewildering’ behaviour: ‘He’s so inconsistent’ ‘I have done things that John doesn’t much like,’ Palin admitted The Independent UK · Sep 17
John Cleese and Miriam Margolyes are still feuding over their student days Margolyes accused Cleese of being ‘particularly venomous’ towards her during their time at Cambridge University, while Cleese has offered his own side of the story The Independent UK · Aug 28
Why is it called spam? The surprising story behind one of the internet's most famous words Spam origin history: The term spam originated from a canned meat product introduced by Hormel Foods in 1937. A famous British comedy sketch in 1970 cemented its association with endless repetition. Early internet users adopted the term to describe repetitive messages drowning out conversations. The Economic Times · Jul 10
John Cleese announces new UK tour celebrating classic Monty Python film Cleese will host a series of special events and screenings to celebrate ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ The Independent UK · May 27
Eric Idle says he hasn’t seen Monty Python co-star John Cleese in 10 years amid feud The comedy icons have traded public barbs in recent years over who should control the Monty Python brand Evening Standard · Mar 11
3 best classic comedies on Prime Video right now These hilarious movies have been making people laugh for decades. Tom’s Guide · Nov 4, 2025
Monty Python star rushed to hospital for second time in one week Comedian denied his health issues were caused by eating Spam The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
10 times metal bands worked with really unlikely collaborators From members of the Monty Python crew to famous evolutionary biologists, here are some of the strangest hook-ups in rock history Metal Hammer · May 21, 2024
Michael Palin In Nigeria: release date, destinations, episode guide, trailer, interview and everything we know Michael Palin In Nigeria on Channel 5 sees the Monty Python star take a 1300-mile journey across Nigeria. WhatToWatch · Apr 9, 2024
John Cleese: I was contacted by the spirit of late Monty Python co-star The comedy great says he unintentionally made contact while visiting a psychic to help ‘explore his consciousness’ Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2024
Eric Idle expresses dissatisfaction with Monty Python financial matters on X Eric Idle, founding member of Monty Python, has recently made some controversial claims about the group. Find out what he had to say about finances, relati... Top News · Feb 14, 2024
The Best Sketch Comedy TV Shows Of All Time Here are CinemaBlend's picks for the best sketch comedy TV shows of all time, from Monty Python to Key & Peele. Cinemablend · Jan 25, 2024
David Leland obituary British director and screenwriter who enjoyed huge success with his 1987 hit film Wish You Were Here The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
John Cleese apologises for ‘very bad joke’ about Donald Trump Monty Python veteran also defended his right to make controversial jokes, saying: ‘I’ve never tried to amuse the simple-minded’ The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Miriam Margolyes scathingly criticises ‘poisonous’ John Cleese ‘Cleese is a puny tadpole of a person,’ actor said of Monty Python star
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023 Miriam Margolyes scathingly criticises ‘poisonous’ John Cleese: ‘He’s an irrelevance’ ‘Cleese is a puny tadpole of a person,’ actor said of Monty Python star
The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2023 Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life at 40: timeless sketch comedy brilliance The troupe’s last feature as a six-person act is a smart and still relevant collection of satire and silliness
The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023 John Cleese's most controversial moments as Fawlty Towers reboot announced JOHN Cleese is known for his role in comedy troupe Monty Python in a career spanning over six decades.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022 John Cleese mocked for asking why BBC doesn’t show Monty Python ‘You decided to give the exclusive rights to Netflix, you faded light bulb’
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 John Cleese mocked for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python ‘for over a decade’ ‘You decided to give the exclusive rights to Netflix, you faded light bulb’
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Monty Python star Eric Idle dismisses Dave Chappelle complaints on ‘cancel culture’ Idle also criticised Bill Maher for ‘moaning’ about his audience
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022 ‘I didn’t cry until I knew I was going to live’: Monty Python’s Eric Idle on surviving pancreatic cancer Three 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
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022 Monty Python’s Eric Idle reveals he ‘survived’ pancreatic cancer after going on The Masked Singer US Doctors were able to diagnose the 79-year-old extremely early