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Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)

Comedy

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

First Air Date
October 5, 1969
Seasons
4
Episodes
45
Rating
8.3/10 (707 votes)

Cast: Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

Network: BBC One
Production: BBC
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drystyx - 8/10

Monty Python is funny. The Flying Circus is a motley group of short skits, and often they have weird segues into each other (I hope I spelled "segue" correctly). Many of the bits have become iconic standards. The funny walks, which isn't one of my favorites, is now a clock face. The lumberjack, which is my very favorite, has a cult following, too, and would be great to sing at a bar if you had ...

April 3, 2023

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

8.3
30 min

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired10/5/1969
Last Aired12/5/1974
Seasons4
Episodes45
LanguageEnglish
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45

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30m

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1969

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Cast

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Graham Chapman

as Various

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Michael Palin

as Various / "It's" man

TJ

Terry Jones

as Various

EI

Eric Idle

as Various

TG

Terry Gilliam

as Various

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Seasons

4 seasons
Season 4
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Season 4

1974

6 episodes

Season 3
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Season 3

1972

13 episodes

Season 2
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Season 2

1970

13 episodes

Season 1
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Season 1

1969

13 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monty Python's Flying Circus about?

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

How many seasons does Monty Python's Flying Circus have?

4

How many episodes does Monty Python's Flying Circus have?

45

Is Monty Python's Flying Circus still running?

No, it ended in 1974.

When did Monty Python's Flying Circus first air?

October 5, 1969

Who created Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Ian MacNaughton, John Howard Davies

Who stars in Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones

What genre is Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Comedy