Saturday, March 7, 2026

Own a piece of history: The Spice Girls receive commemorative coin by The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint is marking 30 years of Girl Power with an official Spice Girls coin celebrating the release of Wannabe and...
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George Harrison financed Life of Brian because he ‘wanted to see it’

George Harrison remortgaged his house to finance Monty Python's 'Life of Brian' because he "wanted to see it". Sir Michael Palin revealed that after...

Gary Lineker sneaks Monty Python references into Match of the Day coverage

Gary Lineker loves to sneak Monty Python references into 'Match of the Day' broadcasts. The retired footballer and TV pundit - who has fronted BBC's...

Prince Charles offered job to Eric Idle

Prince Charles offered Eric Idle a job as his "jester". The 'Monty Python' star met the heir to the throne at a dinner party, but...

John Cleese: Monty Python ‘too funny’ for today’s TV

John Cleese thinks 'Monty Python' must be "too funny" for TV nowadays - because the show hasn't aired for 17 years. The 78-year-old actor...

Robin Williams didn’t feel successful

Robin Williams "didn't always feel" like a success, according to his son. The late actor - who tragically took his own life aged 63 in...

Eric Idle writing Spamalot movie script

Eric Idle is bringing 'Spamalot' to the big screen. The 75-year-old comedian is in the process of penning a script for a movie adaptation...

Michael Palin doesn’t see himself as a satirist

Michael Palin doesn't think he is a "satirist". The 74-year-old comedian shot to fame as a part of Monty Python - also comprised of John...

Terry Gilliam’s sadness over Terry Jones’ dementia

Terry Gilliam has opened up about the heartbreaking changes in his Monty Python collaborator Terry Jones since he was diagnosed with dementia in 2015. Jones,...

Eric Idle: Terry Jones is ‘still here’

Eric Idle says Terry Jones is "still here" despite his battle with dementia. It was revealed in September that the 74-year-old comedian is battling with...

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Billy Idol shares measured response to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlisting

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Listen: BLACKPINK release mini-album Deadline

BLACKPINK have released their eagerly anticipated mini-album Deadline. The K-pop girl group  - consisting of Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa and...