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The Advertiser
2 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Monty Python stamps are something completely different
And now for something completely different: Britain's postal service Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from "Nudge, nudge" to "The Lumberjack Song". Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus, including "The Spanish Inquisition", "The Ministry of Silly Walks", "Dead Parrot" and "The Nude Organist". Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, "'Tis but a scratch". Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's Life of Brian and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection "honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades". Palin said he was "very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!". The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia. And now for something completely different: Britain's postal service Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from "Nudge, nudge" to "The Lumberjack Song". Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus, including "The Spanish Inquisition", "The Ministry of Silly Walks", "Dead Parrot" and "The Nude Organist". Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, "'Tis but a scratch". Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's Life of Brian and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection "honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades". Palin said he was "very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!". The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia. And now for something completely different: Britain's postal service Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from "Nudge, nudge" to "The Lumberjack Song". Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus, including "The Spanish Inquisition", "The Ministry of Silly Walks", "Dead Parrot" and "The Nude Organist". Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, "'Tis but a scratch". Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's Life of Brian and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection "honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades". Palin said he was "very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!". The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia. And now for something completely different: Britain's postal service Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from "Nudge, nudge" to "The Lumberjack Song". Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus, including "The Spanish Inquisition", "The Ministry of Silly Walks", "Dead Parrot" and "The Nude Organist". Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, "'Tis but a scratch". Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python's Life of Brian and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life. David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection "honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades". Palin said he was "very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!". The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia.
Japan Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Britain's Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters
This photo provided by the Royal Mail on Wednesday Aug. 6, 2025 shows a Monty Python Holy Grail stamp issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film. (Royal Mail via AP) And now for something completely different: Britain's Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced on Thursday celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from 'Nudge, nudge' to 'The Lumberjack Song.' Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus,' including 'The Spanish Inquisition,' 'The Ministry of Silly Walks," 'Dead Parrot' and 'The Nude Organist.' Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, ''Tis but a scratch.' The stamps can be pre-ordered from Thursday and go on sale Aug. 14. Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including 'And Now for Something Completely Different,' 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' and 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.' David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection 'honors a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades.' Palin said he was 'very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!' The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Britain's Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters
LONDON -- And now for something completely different: Britain's Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced on Thursday celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from 'Nudge, nudge' to 'The Lumberjack Song.' Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series 'Monty Python's Flying Circus,' including 'The Spanish Inquisition,' 'The Ministry of Silly Walks," 'Dead Parrot' and 'The Nude Organist.' Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail,' including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, ''Tis but a scratch.' The stamps can be pre-ordered from Thursday and go on sale Aug. 14. Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including 'And Now for Something Completely Different,' 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' and 'Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.' David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection 'honors a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades.' Palin said he was 'very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!' The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia.
Euronews
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Bring out your stamps: UK's Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python
Britain's Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python... and from all of us here at Euronews Culture, who frequently cut down the mightiest trees in the forest with a herring: it's a 'Ni!' of approval. The 10-stamp series announced today celebrates some of the legendary troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from 'Nudge, nudge' to 'The Lumberjack Song.' Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus, including The Spanish Inquisition, The Ministry of Silly Walks, Dead Parrot and The Nude Organist. Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting ''Tis but a scratch.' Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and unfiltered silliness to British TV screens in their series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The gang also made several feature films, including Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) and Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983). David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said: 'Monty Python has left an indelible mark on global comedy, all while remaining unmistakably British at its core. From their groundbreaking television debut to a string of iconic films, this stamp collection honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades.' As for Palin, he said he was 'very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!' The group disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989 aged 48. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows. Jones sadly died in 2020 from a rare form of dementia, aged 77. Euronews Culture caught up with Terry Gilliam two years ago at the Festival Lumière in Lyon, where he told us that Monty Python may not be able to do their brand of comedy in modern times. "People are losing their sense of humour, and that, to me, is probably the most important sense," he said. "Sense of touch is very important, sense of taste also – but sense of humour is more important. You get to the point where people are frightened to laugh. 'Oh, no, you're making fun of somebody!' No, I'm making fun of humanity, and we are an absurd species of creatures." He added: "We are funny because we got such pretentions, and we fall on our face so constantly. Make jokes about it! It keeps life interesting." Check out our full interview with Terry Gilliam here. The Monty Python stamps are available to pre-order from today and go on general sale from 14 August.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Britain‘s Royal Mail celebrates Monty Python with stamps featuring iconic sketches and characters
LONDON (AP) — And now for something completely different: Britain's Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating the absurdist comedy of Monty Python. The 10-stamp series announced on Thursday celebrates some of the troupe's most iconic characters and catchphrases, from "Nudge, nudge" to "The Lumberjack Song." Six stamps depict scenes from the sketch-comedy TV series "Monty Python's Flying Circus," including "The Spanish Inquisition," "The Ministry of Silly Walks," "Dead Parrot" and "The Nude Organist." Another four mark the 50th anniversary of the cult classic 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," including one showing the limb-losing Black Knight insisting, "'Tis but a scratch." The stamps can be pre-ordered from Thursday and go on sale Aug. 14. Made up of Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Graham Chapman, Monty Python brought a unique blend of satire, surrealism and silliness to British TV screens in a series that ran from 1969 to 1974. The troupe also made several feature films, including "And Now for Something Completely Different," "Monty Python's Life of Brian" and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life." David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs, said the collection "honors a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades." Palin said he was "very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!" The group largely disbanded in the 1980s, and Chapman died of cancer in 1989. The five surviving Pythons reunited in 2014 for a string of live stage shows.
