Mayo Meets The Pythons

Backstage at their London reunion, Simon Mayo interviews comedy legends Monty Python.

Michael Palin & Terry Jones on Monty Python
Michael Palin and Terry Jones chat with Simon ahead of the Python opening night.
Terry Gilliam on Monty Python
Simon chats with Python screenwriter and animator Terry Gilliam.
John Cleese chats with Simon
Simon talks to John Cleese ahead of Python's opening night.
Eric Idle chats with Simon
Eric Idle chats with Simon ahead of the Python opening night.
Carol Cleveland's live Confession
The 7th Python, Carol Cleveland, gives us a live Confession.
Eddie Izzard on Monty Python
Eddie Izzard postpones going on stage to tell us why Monty Python are worth it.
Professor Brian Cox on Python
Professor Brian Cox, explains what Python means to him.
Arlene Phillips on working with Monty Python
Arlene Phillips tells us what it's like to work with Monty Python.
Monty Python's 5 Best Sketches
Listen to what The Python Team's consider to be their five best sketches ever.