Terry Jones

Terry Jones

1942-02-01 Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK 131 Credits

Biography

Terence Graham Parry Jones was a Welsh comedian, screenwriter, actor, film director, children's author, popular historian, political commentator, and TV documentary host. He is best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team. At the age of 4, the Jones family moved to Surrey in England. Jones attended primary school at Esher COE school and later attended the Royal Grammar School in Guildford, where he was school captain in the 1960-61 academic year. He later read English at St Edmund Hal...

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Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021

as Self (archive footage)(uncredited)

Acting

Monty Python’s influence on comedy has been compared to the Beatles’ influence on music, a pivotal moment in the evolution of television humor. Celebr...

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

Python at 50: Silly Talks and Holy Grails

2019

as Self (archive footage)

9.0
Acting

From ‘something completely different’ to icons of comedy and national treasures, this is a collection of rarely-seen Monty Python moments from the BBC...

Boom Bust Boom

Boom Bust Boom

2015

as Self

7.2
Acting

Terry Jones presents Boom Bust Boom. The result of a meeting between writer, director, historian and Python Terry Jones and economics professor and en...

Boom Bust Boom

Boom Bust Boom

2015

Director, Co-Writer

7.2
Directing Writing

Terry Jones presents Boom Bust Boom. The result of a meeting between writer, director, historian and Python Terry Jones and economics professor and en...

In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps

In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps

2015

as Narrator

Acting

Charlie Chaplin was at one time the most famous person in the world. His creation – the little tramp – was a universal figure adored by millions acros...

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015

as Scientist Alien (voice) / Van Driver

5.9
Acting

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything

2015

Director, Writer

5.9
Directing Writing

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

Monty Python: The Meaning of Live

2014

as Self

7.5
Acting

With unprecedented access, this program reveals the humour, chaos and passion that went into bringing the Flying Circus to the stage cumulating in the...

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014

as Self, others

7.0
Acting

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014

Writer

7.0
Writing

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar

2014

as Self

6.0
Acting

Alan Yentob meets the five surviving members of Monty Python - John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle - as they prepare ...

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

50 Years of BBC Two Comedy

2014

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary charting and celebrating five decades of often groundbreaking, boundary-pushing comedy from BBC Two.

The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything

The New Incomplete And Utter History Of Everything

2014

Acting

Terry Jones and Michael Palin revisit their "pre-Python" sketch show from 1969 which has sadly been wiped by the BBC. At the time, in 2014, only 2 epi...

Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns

Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns

2014

as Self

Acting

Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic TV comedy Ripping Yarns, a loving parody of the Boys...

The Meaning of Monty Python

The Meaning of Monty Python

2013

as Self

7.8
Acting

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life

Anatomy of a Liar

Anatomy of a Liar

2012

as Self

6.0
Acting

A documentary about A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman.

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012

as Self

7.6
Acting

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

The Unforgettable Spike Milligan

2010

as Himself

Acting

A documentary about Spike Milligan

Medieval Fightbook

Medieval Fightbook

2010

as Self - Historian

10.0
Acting

Follow the close analysis of an ancient fight master's manuscript depicting combat techniques and devices used over 500 years ago.

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

Not The Messiah: The Road To Albert Hall

2010

Acting

Half-hour behind the scenes of Eric Idle's Not The Messiah oratorio. Featuring Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Neil Innes, Carol...

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010

as Workingman / Mexican / Mountie

6.8
Acting

Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian, which retells the tragic tale of Mandy, impregnat...

Monty Python: Almost the Truth  (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) - Theatrical Release

2010

as Self

Acting

This is a theatrical / movie adaptation of the TV Miniseries. Its chapters do not align with the episodes directly, so it necessarily must be held sep...

Stories from East of the Moon

Stories from East of the Moon

2010

Story

Writing
Monty Python in Aberystwyth

Monty Python in Aberystwyth

2009

as Self

Acting

In a strange turn of events, Sue Jones-Davies became the mayor of a Welsh town where Monty Python's Life of Brian was still banned - the film where sh...

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

2009

as Self

8.0
Acting

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

Chaucer & the Canterbury Tales

Chaucer & the Canterbury Tales

2009

as Self

Acting

Terry Jones (of Monty Python) gives a narrative of the life of and society around Geoffrey Chaucer. Geoffrey Chaucer's life to middle age, He survive...

King Guillaume

King Guillaume

2009

as Le professeur d'Oxford

4.5
Acting

Magali plays in a brass band. Guillaume drives a small tourist train. Both spin a perfect love, they share modest dreams and their baby is about to co...

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus

2008

as Self

7.8
Acting

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikel...

The Seventh Python

The Seventh Python

2008

as Self

Acting

Sean Connors Films, Ltd. Presents a Frozen Pictures production of The Seventh Python, a nonfiction musical feature film based on the life, work and un...

Penguins April Fool - The Making of

2008

Acting

The making of the hoax film Miracles of Evolution.

Miracles of Evolution

Miracles of Evolution

2008

as (presenter)

Acting

Miracles of Evolution is a fake BBC film trailer featuring flying penguins made in 2008 as an April Fools' Day hoax. The film was advertised as compel...

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008

as Mandy Cohen, Colin, Simon the Holy Man, Bob Hoskins

Acting

An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.

Life Of Brian Screenplay

2008

Screenplay

Writing

An original illustrated 110 minute recording by The Pythons of their early screenplay in progress.

Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

2008

as Self

6.5
Acting

This documentary follows the evolution of the British sketch comedy troupe that redefined humor and shaped an entire generation of American comics, fo...

Hitler: The Comedy Years

Hitler: The Comedy Years

2007

as Landlady (archive footage) (uncredited)

5.0
Acting

A documentary about the portrayal of Adolf Hitler in popular culture.

Anna and the Moods

Anna and the Moods

2007

as Narrator (voice)

5.5
Acting

There once was a girl named Anna Young. One day, her family is waiting for their perfect daughter to arrive at the breakfast table and kiss them good ...

The Secret Life of Brian

The Secret Life of Brian

2007

as Self

7.6
Acting

A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.

What the Pythons Did Next...

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's Flying...

The South Bank Show: Spamalot

The South Bank Show: Spamalot

2006

Acting

Eric Idle is interviewed by Melvyn Bragg in this 2006 episode of The South Bank Show (1978). The surviving members of Monty Python discuss the huge su...

Terry Jones' Barbarians

Terry Jones' Barbarians

2006

as Presenter

Acting

Terry Jones' Barbarians is a 4-part TV documentary series first broadcast on BBC 2 in 2006. It was written and presented by Terry Jones, and it challe...

Terry Jones' Barbarians

Terry Jones' Barbarians

2006

Writer

Writing

Terry Jones' Barbarians is a 4-part TV documentary series first broadcast on BBC 2 in 2006. It was written and presented by Terry Jones, and it challe...

Locked Out

Locked Out

2006

as Un SDF

6.2
Acting

Once upon a time, somewhere... a homeless guy finds a policeman's uniform...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—John Cleese's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The show...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Michael Palin's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The show...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Gilliam's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

7.0
Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The sho...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Terry Jones' Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

8.3
Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. From his...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

10.0
Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The five...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Eric Idle's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

8.0
Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. Reportin...

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

Monty Python's Flying Circus—Graham Chapman's Personal Best

2006

as Various Characters

Acting

Monty Python's Personal Best is a miniseries of six one-hour specials, each showcasing the contributions of a particular Monty Python member. The five...

The Roots of Monty Python

The Roots of Monty Python

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

A look back at the origins of the ground breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

The Story of 1

The Story of 1

2005

as Él Mismo

7.6
Acting

A humor-inflected history of the of the number one, covering military applications in ancient Rome, the measurement of distances in India, and the dec...

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

Remember the Secret Policeman's Ball?

2004

as Self

4.8
Acting

The Secret Policeman benefit shows for Amnesty International brought together comedy grand masters - from Python and Beyond the Fringe - and performer...

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 1

2004

as Self (archive footage)

9.0
Acting

Compilation of the best Sketches of the first series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, which ran from 5 October 1969 to 11 January 1970. Memorable mom...

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 3

2004

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

All the best sketches from the third and fourth series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'The Finals of the All-England Summar...

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

The Best of Monty Python's Flying Circus Volume 2

2004

as Self (archive footage)

9.0
Acting

All the best sketches from the second series of the ground-breaking comedy. Memorable moments include: 'It's in the Mind'; 'The New Cooker Sketch'; 'N...

Concert for George

Concert for George

2003

as Self

8.1
Acting

As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 Nov...

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

The Meaning of Making 'The Meaning of Life'

2003

as Self

8.0
Acting

The behind-the-scenes production documentary of Monty Python's 'Meaning Of Life.' This documentary is featured on the 2-disc Special Edition DVD for ...

The Surprising History of Sex and Love

The Surprising History of Sex and Love

2002

as Himself

8.0
Acting

The Surprising History of Sex and Love is a documentary presented by Terry Jones, looking at the different and surprising attitudes to sex and love th...

The Surprising History of Sex and Love

The Surprising History of Sex and Love

2002

Writer

8.0
Writing

The Surprising History of Sex and Love is a documentary presented by Terry Jones, looking at the different and surprising attitudes to sex and love th...

Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute

2002

as Self

Acting

One of many tributes following the death of Spike Milligan. Comedians, actors and musicians join forces to present a live tribute featuring a selectio...

The Hidden History of Egypt

The Hidden History of Egypt

2002

as Himself

5.5
Acting

Egyptians were famed for their extravagant building techniques and extraordinary gods, but what about the ordinary citizens? How did they lead their d...

The Hidden History of Rome

The Hidden History of Rome

2002

as Himself

5.0
Acting

Rome was famed for the decadence of its ruling class, however, what about the ordinary citizens of these ancient cultures? How did they lead their day...

The Hidden History of Egypt

The Hidden History of Egypt

2002

Writer

5.5
Writing

Egyptians were famed for their extravagant building techniques and extraordinary gods, but what about the ordinary citizens? How did they lead their d...

The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations

The Quest for the Holy Grail Locations

2001

as Self

7.5
Acting

A documentary with Terry Jones and Michael Palin travelling to the locations of "Monty Python and Holy Grail".

The Life of Python

The Life of Python

2000

as Self

Acting

Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Monty Python presents exclusive new material and so-called classic bits. Disc : 1 Contains 1:It's The Monty Pyth...

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades

2000

as Marcello

5.2
Acting

Posing as a dancer for the Ballets Russes in Barcelona, Indy meets old friend Pablo Picasso, and narrowly outwits inept German spies. Dashing off to P...

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Espionage Escapades

2000

Director

5.2
Directing

Posing as a dancer for the Ballets Russes in Barcelona, Indy meets old friend Pablo Picasso, and narrowly outwits inept German spies. Dashing off to P...

The Monty Python Story

The Monty Python Story

1999

as Self

Acting

The story behind how the comedy sketch group Monty Python formed in 1969, and lead to four very series, and four very funny films that are still has f...

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

Monty Python: 30th Anniversary Sketches

1999

as Self

Acting

The Sketches produced by the surviving Pythons for the BBC's celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the first showing of Monty Python on 5 October 196...

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

Monty Python: From Spam to Sperm

1999

as Self

Acting

Meatloaf introduces a look back at Python's use of music. Included interviews with the team, André Jacquemin and other conspirators.

Le créateur

Le créateur

1999

as Dieu

6.8
Acting

A playwright of note, Darius developed a drinking problem after his first major hit, and has taken time out from writing his follow-up to go to a clin...

Gladiators: The Brutal Truth

Gladiators: The Brutal Truth

1999

as Host

6.0
Acting

For 750 years, the local colosseum was the only place to go if you were looking for some action. What began as human sacrifice during funeral rites fo...

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

1998

as Self

7.1
Acting

In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Pali...

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1996

as Toad

5.6
Acting

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, ...

The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows

1996

Screenplay, Director, Songs

5.6
Writing Directing

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily weasels, ...

L.A. Story

L.A. Story

1991

as Sara's Mother (voice) (uncredited)

6.5
Acting

With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a "wacky weatherman" tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter, who is struggling to make ...

Life of Python

Life of Python

1990

as Self / Various Roles

7.5
Acting

This BBC documentary tells the history of the Python group, allowing a few glimpses at the works of its predecessors (At Last the 1948 Show, Do Not Ad...

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989

as Self / Various Characters

7.0
Acting

Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not incl...

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

Parrot Sketch Not Included: Twenty Years of Monty Python

1989

Writer

7.0
Writing

Steve Martin presents selected sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)". It's the well known sketches, though the parrot sketch is not incl...

Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1989

as King Arnulf

5.9
Acting

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allo...

Erik the Viking

Erik the Viking

1989

Director, Screenplay

5.9
Directing Writing

Erik the Viking gathers warriors from his village and sets out on a dangerous journey to Valhalla, to ask the gods to end the Age of Ragnorok and allo...

Consuming Passions

Consuming Passions

1988

Theatre Play

8.0

Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless m...

Scarfe's Follies

Scarfe's Follies

1988

Acting

Cartoonist Gerald Scarfe looks at that most English of things - the folly.

Personal Services

Personal Services

1987

Director

6.1
Directing

The story of the rise of a madame of a suburban brothel catering to older men, inspired by the real experiences of Cynthia Payne. The story follows C...

Inside the Labyrinth

Inside the Labyrinth

1986

as Self

7.6
Acting

A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.

That's Television Television

1986

Acting

Featuring sketches from famous BBC comedy shows.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth

1986

Screenplay

7.3
Writing

When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King and he whisks Toby away to his castle at the centre o...

Comedians Do It On Stage

Comedians Do It On Stage

1986

as Self

Acting

A Group of Britain's top comedy and music performers gather at a London Theater, to give their support to the Oncology Club Fund. The Fund is a charit...

Comic Roots: Michael Palin

Comic Roots: Michael Palin

1983

Acting

Short biographical documentary about comedian Michael Palin and his early interest in acting and comedy. Includes his education at the Shrewsbury Scho...

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983

as Various Roles

7.3
Acting

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes ...

The Crimson Permanent Assurance

The Crimson Permanent Assurance

1983

as Window Cleaner / Bert (uncredited)

7.2
Acting

A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983

Director, Screenplay

7.3
Directing Writing

Life's questions are 'answered' in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which transforms before our eyes ...

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982

as Various Roles

7.4
Acting

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

1982

Writer

7.4
Writing

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.

The Box

The Box

1981

as Harrington

5.0
Acting

Several individuals have been packed in a box; they disagree regarding what should be done.

The Box

The Box

1981

Screenplay

5.0
Writing

Several individuals have been packed in a box; they disagree regarding what should be done.

Peter Cook & Co.

Peter Cook & Co.

1980

as Various Characters

6.7
Acting

A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

1979

as Himself - Various Roles

6.3
Acting

Amnesty decided not to present a benefit show in 1978 in order to consider how to make better use of the performing talent so favourably disposed to a...

Roger of the Raj

Roger of the Raj

1979

Writer

8.0
Writing

On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encouraged by socialist Latin teach...

Golden Gordon

Golden Gordon

1979

Writer

8.0
Writing

Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is, however, their loyal fan, determined to prevent ...

Whinfrey's Last Case

Whinfrey's Last Case

1979

Writer

9.0
Writing

In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go o...

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979

as Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant

7.8
Acting

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his...

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

1979

Director, Screenplay

7.8
Directing Writing

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his...

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

The Pythons: Somewhere in Tunisia, Circa A.D. 1979

1979

as Self

7.1
Acting

Ten years ago exactly, more or less, give or take a day or two, six young men sat down, or maybe stood, or perhaps some of them just lounged, and wrot...

The Curse of the Claw

The Curse of the Claw

1977

Writer

Writing

Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned befo...

Across the Andes by Frog

Across the Andes by Frog

1977

Writer

Writing

Explorer Walter Snetterton and his party travel to the Andes to prove his theory that frogs are able to climb mountains. Due to the Cup Final the only...

Murder at Moorstones Manor

Murder at Moorstones Manor

1977

Writer

8.0
Writing

Sir Clive Chiddingfield invites his family to his birthday party at lonely Moorstones Manor but in the course of the evening half of those present are...

Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

Escape from Stalag Luft 112B

1977

Writer

9.0
Writing

During World War I Major Errol Phipps is determined to escape from Stalag Luft 112B but his attempts all fail. However all the other prisoners and the...

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

1977

Writer

7.0
Writing

Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a bank robbery and discovers th...

The Mermaid Frolics

The Mermaid Frolics

1977

as Various

5.3
Acting

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-sch...

The Mermaid Frolics

The Mermaid Frolics

1977

Director, Writer

5.3
Directing Writing

In May 1977 a second Amnesty benefit was held to build on the success of the first show and with the intent of developing momentum for a regularly-sch...

The Broken Bottle

The Broken Bottle

1977

Acting

Short sketch written by and starring Michael Palin and Terry Jones, of Monty Python.

Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky

1977

as Poacher

6.1
Acting

After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened ...

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

Pleasure at Her Majesty's

1976

as Self

6.5
Acting

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at He...

Tomkinson's Schooldays

Tomkinson's Schooldays

1976

as Mr. Ellis / Bear / Mr. Moodie / Director

9.0
Acting

New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St Tadger's...

Tomkinson's Schooldays

Tomkinson's Schooldays

1976

Writer

9.0
Writing

New boarder Tomkinson is thoroughly miserable at Graybridge public school where he has to fight the grizzly bear,get nailed to the wall on St Tadger's...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975

as Dennis's Mother / Sir Bedevere / Left Head / Prince Herbert / Voice of Cartoon Scribe

7.8
Acting

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin th...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975

Director, Writer

7.8
Directing Writing

King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin th...

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

Monty Python & the Holy Grail Location Report

1974

as Self

Acting

An documentarian from the BBC visits the set of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). This documentary shouldn't be viewed as a making of the film, ...

Henry Cleans Up

Henry Cleans Up

1974

as Albert

Acting

An educational comedy film from Guinness instructing how to clean out your pipes in the pub.

Secrets

Secrets

1973

Writer

6.0
Writing

Secrets Chocolates receive an unexpected sales boost when three maintenance workers fall into the chocolate vat and are fed through the production lin...

Is This a Record?

Is This a Record?

1973

as Various

6.0
Acting

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

Is This a Record?

Is This a Record?

1973

Additional Writing

6.0

John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.

Monty Python In The Netherlands

Monty Python In The Netherlands

1973

Acting

Monty Python sketch created for Dutch television in 1973.

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971

Acting

One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for the Birds Eye ...

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch 1971

1971

Writer

Writing

One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Great Birds Eye Peas Relaunch of 1971,” a short advertising film that was made for the Birds Eye ...

And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971

as Stage Manager / Tobacconist / 2nd Hungarian Man / Squire / Self-defence student #3 / Tenant #1 / Flasher / Mouse Organist Ken Ewing / Fat Soldier / Waiter / Nude Organist / Brian / Nigel Incubator Jones

7.2
Acting

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.

And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

1971

Screenplay

7.2
Writing

A collection of Monty Python's Flying Circus skits from the first two seasons of their British TV series.

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

Euroshow '71: May Day Special

1971

as Various (as Montypython Flyingcircus)

Acting

German made-for-TV musical extravaganza starring Monty Python.

Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch

Close-Up Toothpaste Relaunch

N/A

Acting

One of the least-known Monty Python rarities is “The Close-up Toothpaste Relaunch,” a short advertising film. Follow Elida Gibbs' super salesman as he...

The Land of Sometimes

The Land of Sometimes

N/A

as The Wish Watch (voice)

Acting

Brother and sister Alfie and Elise keep wishing for more, until the night before Christmas when the strange and mysterious Wish Collector appears and ...