The Flying Circus is where Monty Python started - 4 series of TV shows aired between 1969 and 1974 in the UK. Dubbed 'The Fathers of Modern British Comedy', it was seen as the start of a new generation of TV comedy when it hit the mainstream, and was certainly seen as controversial in its day. Topical issues were included but silliness was the main theme, and seeing everyday stuff at a tangent was the order of the day. The guys classical education also is reflected in some of the more esoteric pieces. Now with a huge cult following, the Flying Circus appeals to both young and not-so-young.
Alternatively, There's the Almost Everything boxset for £13.50, which includes: Monty Python's Meaning of Life, Monty Python's Life of Brian, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, as well as 'And Now for Something Completely Different, along with The Flying Circus.
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XP200
10 Apr 177#15
Shame, i was looking for something completely different.
DennisG
9 Apr 176#14
i constantly quote life of brian and i'm the funniest guy in the greater thames valleys region
andywedge
9 Apr 173#1
Awesome, truly awesome, deal
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Georgedeals
13 Apr 17#43
And you find yourself funny do ya? you probably are an idiot sir trying to see if i am a young kid, pee off Wanxxr
ollie87
12 Apr 17#42
Well, 1) it wasn't really funny, and 2) added nothing to the discussion.
Georgedeals
12 Apr 17#41
And?
DennisG
9 Apr 176#14
i constantly quote life of brian and i'm the funniest guy in the greater thames valleys region
mikeonuk to DennisG
11 Apr 17#40
crucifixion? this way!
Anx10us
10 Apr 17#39
Darn. I was too slow. Missed it :disappointed:
kibethewalrus
10 Apr 17#38
We drunkenly stumbled upon the "you're no fun anymore" sketches years ago, and we used that phrase to death afterwards, so might have to get this to check it out again! Already have a special edition Holy Grail with loads of extra and commentary but am still tempted by films box set...
Duelling.Duck
9 Apr 171#13
The only thing that ruins Monty Python is people quoting it.
mcek to Duelling.Duck
10 Apr 172#17
Your highness, there is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about
BenderRodriguez to Duelling.Duck
10 Apr 17#37
markweatherill
10 Apr 17#36
Not to be pedantic but I think it was just 'video' back then.
dpf
10 Apr 171#35
Listed as 'Sold Out'!
PhilK
10 Apr 17#21
Some of the less known sketches are better than the well known ones.
Like The Llama sketch. The Hungarian translation book. The Cheese shop and dozens of others Hungarian Sketch
Shard to PhilK
10 Apr 17#34
The cheese shop is one of the famous ones, and let's not forget the 'argument' sketch
xenophon
10 Apr 171#33
This deal has expired. It is no more. It has ceased to be.
The_Third_Man
10 Apr 171#31
You should brace yourselves for disappointment. Monty Python was ground breaking but looking back on it now after seeing many subsequent shows influenced by it that is no longer true. Python sketches fall flat as often as they work. As Michael Palin put it:
"People forgive you the things that don't work," he said. "A lot of Python was crap, it really was. We put stuff in there that was not really that good, but fortunately there were a couple of gleaming things that everyone remembers while they've forgotten the dross."
I love the Python team at their best. Their films are epic and if you want the best sketches I recommend the ones put together into the 1971 release "And Now for Something Completely Different".
But don't try revisting the old shows again, you will be disappointed.
Nick66 to The_Third_Man
10 Apr 17#32
Even the not so good sketches are way better than anything now. And that's not hyperbole - its fact.
abbiscuits
10 Apr 17#30
sold out
Georgedeals
10 Apr 17#27
Why so cheap? Has John Cleese had another divorce, At this rate he will be working to pay the 18 marriages he has had.
ollie87 to Georgedeals
10 Apr 17#29
Hyperbole and a half.
abc000
10 Apr 17#28
Great spot and with the 10% code only £1:35 each series. One of the best value recommendations on Hukdeals thank you
Bobstains
10 Apr 17#26
Ahh, just a case of 'lucky me' then, although i'm not getting far trying to get a response from Zoom.
Bobstains
10 Apr 17#22
Caution to all, just tried to order but got a 'couldn't be processed at this time' message on final step. Pay pal doesn't think so however, and have processed the payment. Item still in my basket!
spannerzone to Bobstains
10 Apr 17#25
I just bought using Paypal and have an order confirmation from Zoom.
This record is scratched.
spannerzone
10 Apr 17#24
My hovercraft is full of eels. Heat added and ordered, thanks.
safctopcat
10 Apr 17#23
nice
slipd
10 Apr 17#20
A new, sealed set yeah?
Scorching OP! If only I still bought physical media... :smirk:
majestic2012
10 Apr 17#19
Thanks for the info :smiley:
Shard
10 Apr 171#18
The "not the nine o'clock news" sketch about Monty Python
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The Flying Circus is where Monty Python started - 4 series of TV shows aired between 1969 and 1974 in the UK. Dubbed 'The Fathers of Modern British Comedy', it was seen as the start of a new generation of TV comedy when it hit the mainstream, and was certainly seen as controversial in its day. Topical issues were included but silliness was the main theme, and seeing everyday stuff at a tangent was the order of the day. The guys classical education also is reflected in some of the more esoteric pieces. Now with a huge cult following, the Flying Circus appeals to both young and not-so-young.
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Alternatively, There's the Almost Everything boxset for £13.50, which includes: Monty Python's Meaning of Life, Monty Python's Life of Brian, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, as well as 'And Now for Something Completely Different, along with The Flying Circus.
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Latest comments (43)
Like The Llama sketch. The Hungarian translation book. The Cheese shop and dozens of others
Hungarian Sketch
"People forgive you the things that don't work," he said. "A lot of Python was crap, it really was. We put stuff in there that was not really that good, but fortunately there were a couple of gleaming things that everyone remembers while they've forgotten the dross."
I love the Python team at their best. Their films are epic and if you want the best sketches I recommend the ones put together into the 1971 release "And Now for Something Completely Different".
But don't try revisting the old shows again, you will be disappointed.
This record is scratched.
Scorching OP! If only I still bought physical media... :smirk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUyK6JWt9U
(nudge, nudge, wink, wink)
Thanks