Episode 15- Monty Python & The Holy Grail (1975)

For this episode, we take our first (but surely not last) trip into the surreal, anarchic world of the comedy group known as Monty Python.

Luke Thompson, fellow English teacher and podcaster, helps Antony navigate the choppy but hilarious waters of King Arthur's somewhat pointless quest 'on horseback', aided by some eccentric knights, to seek the Holy Grail.

We discuss and dissect favourite scenes from the film, look at the multi-layered process of a comedy film that plays with time periods while seeming to be critiquing the film medium itself, and also look at the magic blend of 6 gifted comedians and performers that made the Python team so special

Hope you enjoy it!

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show links

Luke’s website & podcast

https://teacherluke.co.uk/

The Camelot Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ghXxXyAuw

Brave Sir Robin complete song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACajzIlzvH0

The Holy Grail on Location (BBC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ddLWJTBTyU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG5mDncBHcY

Rob Ager’s Holy Grail analysis videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTDALu3f4-g&t=8s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo7msYCOodk

Monty Python Live at Drury Lane

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9EOW3X__oGlKToKybImsXMbqN0RySi7