Monty Python's Flying Circus : Party Political Broadcast (1974)
Directed by Ian MacNaughton
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Absurd Comedy, Farce, Satire, Sketch Comedy/Skit Show [TV] |
Run Time - 28 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom |
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Originally broadcast December 5, 1974, "Party Political Broadcast" was the final episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus. The broadcast in question features the "Worst Family in Britain" finals, with the grotesque Garibaldis placing third despite strong support from the Liberal Party. An Icelandic Honey Seller explains why he is selling something that can't be found in Iceland. A doctor promises to save his patient's life in exchange for history-quiz answers. Mrs. Long-Name learns how to finish her sentences, enabling her to host a program starring Richard Attenborough. A camera crew literally chases after the Walking Trees of Dahomey, while the dreaded Batsmen of the Kalahari do battle against the Warwickshire team. And Neil Innes plays the "Liberty Bell March" on the one-handed guitar. Joining the regular Pythonites on their TV-series swan song are Carol Cleveland, Bob E. Raymond and Peter Brett.
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doctor, family, tree