Monty Python star Eric Idle says he continues to work aged 80 for ‘financial reasons’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Monty Python star Eric Idle says he continues to work aged 80 for ‘financial reasons’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Monty Python star Eric Idle has revealed he continues to work at 80 years old due to financial difficulties. The comedian and actor, known as Sir Robin in Monty Python And The Holy Grail said he sold his home last year, and described the TV show as a “disaster”. Eric Idle starred as ‘Sir Robin the-not-quite-so-brave-as-Sir-Lancelot’ in the comedy series “It means a great deal to me,” Idle added. Alongside Graham Chapman, Fawlty Towers star John Cleese, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas director Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and travel writer Sir Michael Palin, Idle founded the comedy troupe in 1969.

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Eric Idle shares real reason behind feud with Monty Python co-star John Cleese
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eric Idle shares real reason behind feud with Monty Python co-star John Cleese

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eric Idle has explained why he’s feuding with Monty Python co-star …

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle brings Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to Australia
2 months ago

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle brings Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to Australia

ABC  

Eric Idle is proud that Always Look on the Bright Side of Life is one of the most popular funeral songs in England. It was a song borne of need: Monty Python — the British comedy collective made up of Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin — had no idea how to end their …

Eric Idle denies collaborating with John Cleese on Life of Brian stage show
1 year, 7 months ago

Eric Idle denies collaborating with John Cleese on Life of Brian stage show

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Terry Jones of Monty Python fame dies aged 77; Eric Idle, John Cleese and Michael Palin pay tribute
4 years, 11 months ago

Terry Jones of Monty Python fame dies aged 77; Eric Idle, John Cleese and Michael Palin pay tribute

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Terry Jones, a founding member of famed British comedy troupe Monty Python, has died aged 77. With Eric Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and the late Graham Chapman, Jones formed Monty Python, whose anarchic humour helped revolutionise British comedy. Jones wrote and performed for the troupe's early-70s TV series Flying Circus and films including Monty Python and the …

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