Monty Python's Flying Circus first hit the airwaves 40 years ago, on 5 October, 1969. The timing was awful: it went out late on a Sunday night, in a slot formerly filled by a religious programme.

Perhaps the biggest cult-like cultural impact of the past 50 years came from across the pond when "Monty Python's Flying Circus" premiered on British TV in 1969.

For the original dead parrot routine and more of the delightful Flying Circus ensemble, go here. It’s not only a hoot, it’s free of taxes and regulatory costs with a relatively modest carbon ...

The outfits will be displayed in Ottawa after the Royal Canadian Geographical Society successfully bid for them at auction in ...

20 essential Monty Python's Flying Circus sketchesSeason 3, Episode 7: “Salad Days” At first glance, “Cheese Shop” feels like a light ripoff of the show’s more famous “Dead Parrot ...

They were, and have remained, something completely different. Thirty years ago this week, “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” was first unleashed on unsuspecting audiences — at l… ...

It's been 50 years since "Monty Python’s Flying Circus" first aired and yet fans can still quote from iconic sketches such as the "Ministry of Silly Walks," "Dead Parrot" or "The Spanish ...

Cleese will talk and take questions following a screening of the Monty Python comedy troupe’s 1975 film debut.

As Monty Python's Flying Circus marks its 55th anniversary, the top 10 episodes have been ranked on IMDb - but an iconic sketch has missed out on the top spot.

Monty Python has released Python Bytes, giving iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users access to 22 of the best sketches from series one of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus’.