Dara Ó Briain: ‘I get abuse from Brexiteers and Corbynistas in satisfyingly similar amounts’
His new book, Is There Anybody Out There?, skilfully weaves thumping gags with raw physics
Terry Jones was the John Lennon of comedy
The Monty Python founder had the idea of dropping punchlines for an absurdist style
Terry Jones, Monty Python star, dies at the age of 77
Actor and comedian, who had dementia, directed Life of Brian, among other films
Monty Python: BBC archive reveals the secrets behind the sketches
An archive of unearthed material has been released to celebrate 50 years of the comedy troupe
Monty Python reveal events to mark 50th anniversary
Cast of seminal comedy TV show detail record attempt and special shows to celebrate
Monty Python’s Life of Brian: ‘John Cleese refused to ad-lib. He’s a humour fundamentalist’
Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam: ‘We didn’t ad-lib because Cleese doesn’t like it’
John Cleese: ‘Why don’t you Irish spell your names properly?’
The comedian and actor on his pet hates and staying with the real Basil Fawlty
Unseen Monty Python sketches found in Palin archives
Groundbreaking British comedy group produced their last film 35 years ago
And now for something completely lucrative
Monty Python are re-forming. Is it because they need the money? And what can they offer their fans?
Video: Monty Python reunion promises ‘pathos, ancient sex’
Remaining members to stage a comedy and musical show at London’s O2 arena next year
Monty Python set to reunite for stage show
Five surviving members, including John Cleese and Michael Palin, due to announce move
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