Monty Python
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin, Nights' resident movie buff picks out a fully-restored release of the complete series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, and two free-to-view superhero movies for weekend viewing. Audio
Eric Weiner: Life lessons from the Dead Philosophers' Society
In his new book, The Socrates Express, Eric Weiner goes in search of life lessons from dead philosophers. He joins the show to discuss the book -- which highlights philosophers and the specific… Audio
Today in music history
Today in music history, The Panel looks back at Monty Python tunes in light of the death of Terry Jones. Audio
Jim Acheson - costume maker for Terry Jones and Monty Python
Terry Jones - who was one of the members of the British comedy group Monty Python, has died at the age of 77. He played the greedy Mr Creosotes, Sir Belvedere in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and… Audio
The Rest Is History: Monty Python at 50
It's time for the rest is history when we look into the week's news in the past. This week we're going to be a tiny bit sacrilegious. Our resident historian Robert Kelly is looking back to the first… Audio
Eric Idle - Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Eric Idle is a comedian, actor, writer and musician, most notable for his membership of the Monty Python comedy troupe. His career in comedy began in earnest in 1968 when he began writing and acting… Audio
Goodie, Goodie! Python, Python!
Before Monty Python's Flying Circus and Goodies, there was Cambridge Circus. Hear the lost tapes from the group's tour of New Zealand.
Michael Palin - Globe-trotting to NZ
Michael Palin is coming to New Zealand in February to talk about his adventures criss-crossing the globe and his time with Monty Python. Audio