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Episode 40- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 2 of 2
Luke and Antony complete their look at the classic comedy ‘Monty Python’s Life of Brian', the talk originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). It’s hard to avoid the controversy that surrounded this filmwhen it came out, and you will hear a clip or two from the remarkable TV debate around the more contentious aspects of it, the like of which would surely not be seen these days. Most important though is the marvellous, some would sayflawless, content of the film, and we discuss some of the most famous and iconic scenes. Expect to hear about what the Romans did for civilisation, a famous Roman governor with a speech impediment, a rather unique Latin lesson and of course a controversially jolly accompaniment to the most agonising death imaginable. Our review of the follow-up film ‘Monty Python’s The Meaningof Life’ will follow (as it should) in January For now, enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod Twitter https://twitter.com/FilmGold75 Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) https://www.antonyrotunno.com Antony’s John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Mediapodcasts https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com Support Antony’s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno OR https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno Luke’s English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https://teacherluke.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/LukesEnglishPodcast Luke & Antony’s previous Python film collaboration (HolyGrail) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA episode links Video version of this discussion (June 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&t=5674s ‘Life of Brian’ film pages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079470/ The Secret Life of Brian (recommended documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdU_6jUQI9s The TV debate in full and the ‘Not The Nine O’Clock News’parody https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYMpObbt2rs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUyK6JWt9U&t=1s The graffiti Latin lesson scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ogBSKySo8U Crucifixion admin scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnqLfUF5a9s Commentary tracks for the film by the Monty Python members https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNpCzcbpjc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQGMKk6h_nw&t=159s How bad was crucifixion? (caution- very grisly) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-EVfxABSoU
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