Monty Python's Flying Circus [split topic]

[daf]

Very possibly the finest example of a restoration to an older TV series by an absolute mile.

And not just the film bits - the quality of the studio video is the best I've ever seen - pin sharp!

[Ptolemy Ptarmigan]

Another sketch that was only in the German special IIRC: fish slapping on the bridge. Not hugely funny but I can see why they enjoyed doing it.

It was in the TV show, but not originally recorded for it. Series 3, I think.

[Uncle TechTip]

Site is under heavy traffic atm. Hope it returns today at this price as I have now had a sleep to mull it over.

[Mr_Simnock]

The extras included are also fantastic, the promo films for businesses are quite fascinating in particular.

[McChesney Duntz]

'Suits you' has always annoyed me too. Unfair on Idle, whom I admire and have seen live, to single those out but it's my gut feeling.

Whatever one might say about Eric Idle, I think it's not quite on to blame him for anything from The Fast Show.

[TheMonk]

It's Cleese's attitude that annoys me most often, particularly his deriding the O2 shows with what he likes to think is psychologically healthy honesty. I went to one of the shows and it was probably the most joyous event I'd been to, and for everyone there as far as I could see, performers included.

I can imagine so but for anyone who wasn't there it sure didn't come across well in the film released.
What has he said about it?

[Andy147]

It was in the TV show, but not originally recorded for it. Series 3, I think.

Yes, the fish-slapping dance was originally in the Python section of Euroshow '71 May Day Special. (The link is to the version shown in "Python Night" from 1999).

[Rich Uncle Skeleton]

as expected given the fuss last year, my set arrived today with the inner box torn in places. they've offered to send me a replacement box but to be honest it's unreasonably large as it is, not sure i can be arsed! most likely going to just keep the separate sets on the shelf and bung the box in the attic

[Glebe]

This season's must-have item for the discerning Python fan!

[Magnum Valentino]

as expected given the fuss last year, my set arrived today with the inner box torn in places. they've offered to send me a replacement box but to be honest it's unreasonably large as it is, not sure i can be arsed! most likely going to just keep the separate sets on the shelf and bung the box in the attic

Exactly as I have done!