Monty Python is a British comedy troupe formed in 1969 by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. They reshaped modern comedy through their BBC series Monty Python's Flying Circus and films including Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and Life of Brian (1979) - works that remain cultural touchstones more than five decades on. Their influence on absurdist and satirical comedy is considered unmatched in the English-speaking world.
A bronze statue of Terry Jones, depicting him as the nude organist from Flying Circus, was unveiled on 25 April 2026 in his hometown of Colwyn Bay, Wales, by Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.
Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam unveiled a World Origin Site plaque at the Hampstead restaurant where Monty Python was born, marking the group's founding location.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail returned to cinemas in the US and UK for its 50th anniversary, screened at over 1,000 locations via Fathom Entertainment and Shout! Studios.
The GoFundMe campaign for a Terry Jones statue hit its £120,000 target in under six months, with a last-minute donation from comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard pushing it over the line.
Shout! Studios acquired US and Canadian distribution rights to the full Monty Python catalogue after the titles left Netflix.
