British actor and comedian Eric Idle is known to many people for his character—or rather, characters—in the Monty Python film series. He gained global recognition in the 1970s after starring in Monty ...

Idle, 79, was asked about the subject during a recent appearance on an episode of the podcast On with Kara Swisher. Asked about Dave Chappelle’s complaints that he is being silenced for his ...

There are four surviving members of the British comedy group, best known for their BBC sketch series and film projects, such ...

“Monty Python” alum Eric Idle addressed an apparent fan misconception on Friday: that he and the rest of the legendary British comedy troupe’s members aren’t swimming in cash from their productions.

Eric Idle, one of the six pillars of beloved comedy troupe Monty Python, has a new memoir, a “sortabiography” titled Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. It’s out October 2 and here’s the synopsis: ...

With their irreverent and often surreal sketches, Monty Python's Flying Circus changed comedy. The troop featured five Brits: Eric Idle, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin and Terry Jones.

08:57, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Updated: 08:57, Wed, Jun 18, 2025 Actor Eric Idle, 82, has been hospitalised for a second time in just a matter of days. The Monty Python star took to Instagram to update his ...

Editor's Note: This segment was rebroadcast on October 1, 2019, after "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography" was released in paperback. That audio is available here. Monty Python ...

A few years ago, Eric Idle told Rolling Stone he was working on his “posthumous memoirs.” He’s since had a change of heart. “The only trouble with posthumous memoirs is you don’t get paid ’til later,” ...

Monty Python comedian Eric Idle isn’t joking around when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. The official Twitter account for the comedy group encouraged fans to go to the bars while U.K. pubs and ...

Monty Python’s Eric Idle is still "Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life." He’s out with a "sortabiography" and joins us. "It's quite something to be out there looking for love and affection from ...