Frank Muir

Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.

Skits from: "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"; "The Les Dawson Show"; "Yes Minister"; "Only Fools and Horses"; "Three of a Kind"; "Last of the Summer Wine"; "Sorry!"; "Butterflies"; "Smith and Jones"; and "Open All Hours".

Compilation of classic British comedy moments

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

John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.

The story of the men and women who produced a series of film comedies that were so original and funny that they put Ealing on the map.

Romantic comedy about a group of Britons flying to Paris for the weekend.