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Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy
6.9

Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy

The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored in depth in this film, surveying his meteoric ...
An Accidental Studio
7.1

An Accidental Studio

Jul. 12, 2019

An Accidental Studio

Charts the early years of HandMade Films seen through the eyes of the filmmakers, key personnel, and the man who started it all: former Beatle ...
The Death of Stalin
7.3

The Death of Stalin

Oct. 20, 2017

The Death of Stalin

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, ...
Monty Python Live (Mostly)
7.6

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! – With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
The Meaning of Monty Python
7.4

The Meaning of Monty Python

A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life
GBH
8.6

GBH

Jun. 06, 1991

GBH

GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael ...
Around the World in 20 Years
7.8

Around the World in 20 Years

To mark the twentieth anniversary of “Around the World in 80 Days” we went back to Dubai and India to retrace our steps and to see if ...
Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin
8.6

Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin

Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
The Willows in Winter
7.3

The Willows in Winter

Dec. 26, 1996

The Willows in Winter

Hailed as the “rightful heir” to “The Wind in the Willows”, William Horwood’s critically acclaimed sequel comes to ...
Fierce Creatures
6.4

Fierce Creatures

Jan. 23, 1997

Fierce Creatures

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and ...
The Wind in the Willows
6.3

The Wind in the Willows

Jailed for his reckless driving, rambunctious Mr. Toad has to escape from prison when his beloved Toad Hall comes under threat from the wily ...
The Mask
6.9

The Mask

A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January ...
American Friends
6.4

American Friends

Mar. 22, 1991

American Friends

Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming ...
A Fish Called Wanda
7.5

A Fish Called Wanda

Jul. 15, 1988

A Fish Called Wanda

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.
A Private Function
6.5

A Private Function

Nov. 09, 1984

A Private Function

In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, ...
Brazil
7.8

Brazil

Feb. 20, 1985

Brazil

Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a ...
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
7.5

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life

Life’s questions are ‘answered’ in a series of outrageous vignettes, beginning with a staid London insurance company which ...
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl
7.8

Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Monty Python perform many of their greatest sketches at the Hollywood Bowl, including several from pre-Python days.
The Missionary
6.2

The Missionary

Nov. 02, 1982

The Missionary

In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new ...
Ripping Yarns
7.8

Ripping Yarns

Jan. 07, 1976

Ripping Yarns

A British television comedy series, written by Michael Palin and Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. Following an initial pilot episode in January ...
Life of Brian
8

Life of Brian

Aug. 17, 1979

Life of Brian

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 ...
Jabberwocky
6.1

Jabberwocky

Mar. 28, 1977

Jabberwocky

A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several ...
Three Men in a Boat
6.9

Three Men in a Boat

Dec. 31, 1975

Three Men in a Boat

One hot June day, three friends decide there is nothing they would like to do more than to get away from London. A boating holiday with lots of ...
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
8.2

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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