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Self-defence

AuthorJohn Cleese

NarratorEric Idle

Duration6m

CategoriesAdult Fiction, British Radio Sitcoms and Sketch Shows

PublisherChivers

VersionUnabridged

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Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are legendary: the dead parrot, the Ministry of Silly Walks, The Lumberjack Song, And Now for Something Completely Different and many more.

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