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Monty Python's Flying Circus

  • TV Series
  • 1969–19741969–1974
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 30min
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
70K
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POPULARITY
2,269
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John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
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Comedy

The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.

IMDb RATING
8.8/10
70K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,269
40
  • Creators
    • Graham Chapman
    • Eric Idle
    • Terry Jones
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Terry Gilliam
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  • Creators
    • Graham Chapman
    • Eric Idle
    • Terry Jones
  • Stars
    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Terry Gilliam
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 85User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated TV #49
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

    Episodes45

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    John Cleese and Michael Palin in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Terry Jones and Michael Palin in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Eric Idle in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    John Cleese in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Terry Jones in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Graham Chapman in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    John Cleese in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    John Cleese in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Graham Chapman in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Graham Chapman in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Terry Jones in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
    Terry Jones in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

    Top cast

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    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Variousas Various…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1969–1974
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Announceras Announcer…
    39 episodes39 eps • 1969–1973
    Terry Gilliam
    Terry Gilliam
    • Variousas Various…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1969–1974
    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Variousas Various…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1969–1974
    Terry Jones
    Terry Jones
    • Variousas Various…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1969–1974
    Michael Palin
    Michael Palin
    • It's Manas It's Man…
    45 episodes45 eps • 1969–1974
    Carol Cleveland
    Carol Cleveland
    • Variousas Various…
    33 episodes33 eps • 1969–1974
    Monty Python
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    9 episodes9 eps • 1973–1974
    Ian Davidson
    • Brain Surgeonas Brain Surgeon…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1969–1970
    John Hughman
    • Alfred Lord Tennysonas Alfred Lord Tennyson…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1970–1974
    The Fred Tomlinson Singers
    • Amantillado Chorusas Amantillado Chorus…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1969–1973
    Bob Raymond
    • 'Dad'as 'Dad'…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1974
    Connie Booth
    Connie Booth
    • Animated Motheras Animated Mother…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1969–1974
    Lyn Ashley
    • Algon Girlas Algon Girl…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1970–1972
    Frank Lester
    • Gumby Doctoras Gumby Doctor…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1972–1974
    Rita Davies
    Rita Davies
    • Argument Secretaryas Argument Secretary…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1972
    Maureen Flanagan
    • Anona Winnas Anona Winn…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1969–1970
    Donna Reading
    • Girl in Bikini with Its Manas Girl in Bikini with Its Man…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1969
    • Creators
      • Graham Chapman
      • Eric Idle
      • Terry Jones
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    The irreverent Monty Python comedy troupe present a series of skits which are often surreal, bawdy, uncompromising and/or tasteless, but nearly always hilarious. —Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
    crossdressingcutout animationmonty pythonsketch comedysurrealism58 more
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    • Taglines
      • And now for something completely digital...
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "And now for something completely different" was taken from a real phrase often used by the BBC during their television and radio broadcasts.
    • Goofs
      The Air Tube that operates Mr. Tree's mouth can be seen in the profile shot, when light starts glinting off it.
    • Quotes

      BBC Announcer: We interrupt this program to annoy you and make things generally irritating.

    • Crazy credits
      Episode 41 Michael Ellis (1974) begins with the opening theme song, followed by a screen that says "THE END," followed by the end credits, and then the show begins. This was to allow the unusual ending of that particular episode which would have been ruined by the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The VHS and DVD releases by A&E contain the full-length versions of the shows. Several episodes run over 30 minutes, and were previously edited by PBS to fit into a 30 minute time slot.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      The Liberty Bell
      (1893) (uncredited)
      Music by John Philip Sousa
      Performed by The Band of the Grenadier Guards
      (opening theme music)

    User reviews85

    Review
    Top review
    The Circus is On...
    Monty Python's Flying Circus is a show with great comedy. It's so weird anything could be done in it. Like selling an albatross, or having a knight hit you with a chicken... It's so hilarious, you'll drop right off. It's a very classic show for people with British taste. The movies were good... but it never made a benchmark like the TV series did. People... get off trashy Saturday Night Live and try "Something Completely Different"!
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    • JohnnyJohnHildegaard
    • Apr 6, 1999

    FAQ11

    • What is the translation of the "World's Deadliest Joke"?
    • Who was in the suit of armour wielding the dead chicken?
    • What is the origin of the gumby character?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 1969 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • England, wie es sinnt und lacht
    • Filming locations
      • BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Python (Monty) Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 30min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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