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Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy

Eric Idle, comedian: Nothing is off limits in comedy

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John Wilson speaks to comedian Eric Idle, star of Monty Python, about his life and career.

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“I think there's nothing off limits [with comedy] because it's
subconscious, it's examining things. I find it quite interesting.
And Monty Python was particularly good at not allowing ourselves
to be censored, although people tried with ‘The Life Of Brian’...
But that’s what made it a hit.”

John Wilson speaks to English comedian, writer, musician and
actor Eric Idle about his life and career.

He’s best-known for being a founding member of the comedy troupe
Monty Python, writing and performing across their four television
series and their films, including ‘The Life Of Brian’ and ‘The
Meaning Of Life’.

Idle is also behind the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Spamalot’,
based on the film ‘Monty Python and The Holy Grail’. It ran twice
in London’s West End and on Broadway, and has also been staged in
14 countries around the world.

Thank you to the This Cultural Life team for their help in making
this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with
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Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Ben Cooper and Edwina Pitman
Editors: Justine Lang and Damon Rose

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(Image: Eric Idle Credit: Sarah Jeynes/BBC)