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8.3 / 10(750 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 19694 Seasons

Monty Python's Flying Circus

“And now for something completely different...”

Series Overview

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 45 Episodes

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1969 – 1974

Premiered: Sun, Oct 5, 1969

Created By
Ian MacNaughtonIan MacNaughton
John Howard DaviesJohn Howard Davies

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Dec 5, 1974

Season 4, Episode 6: “Party Political Broadcast”

Sketches in this final episode include The Most Awful Family in Britain, Patient Abuse, Brigadier and Bishop and The Man Who Finishes Other People's Sentences.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Monty Pythons Flying Circus Trailer SamSerial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-26

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ian MacNaughton, John Howard Davies

Producers

Ian MacNaughton

Department Leadership Roster

Ian MacNaughton

Ian MacNaughton

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

France (CNC)NR
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monty Python's Flying Circus

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What is Monty Python's Flying Circus about?

A British sketch comedy series with the shows being composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines.

How many seasons does Monty Python's Flying Circus have?

Monty Python's Flying Circus comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Key cast members in Monty Python's Flying Circus include Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam.

Who created or directed Monty Python's Flying Circus?

Monty Python's Flying Circus was developed and directed by Ian MacNaughton, John Howard Davies.