Results tagged “montypython”

When workers discovered a hand grenade behind a Shoreditch fire hydrant, they wisely called the authorities. Fearing more than just flesh wounds if the thing went off, bomb disposal experts spent an hour analysing the situation before realising that it was, in fact, a replica of the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, a prop from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Despite a name that suggests it's the Lord's revenge for London's atheist bus ad campaign, the HHG of A is used in the film to defeat the fearsome Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. After consulting the Book of Armaments, the device was taken away to be lobbied at thy foe some other day. more ›

For many of us, the idea of Knights will always be intrinsically linked to Monty Python and The Holy Grail. more ›

Monday: Novelist David Benioff has a few recognisable names on his CV – he’s both collaborated with Spike Lee and written the screenplay for The Kite Runner. Tonight Benioff is at Foyles to discuss his second novel, City of Thieves (6.30pm, free; e-mail events@foyles.co.uk to reserve a ticket). more ›

That's one of the relaxing conversation pieces to be found at a ‘Skeptics in the pub’ meetup. more ›

As we ease out of the austerity, self-denial and penny-pinching of January, so too the arts world comes even further out of its shell. This week sees a whole host of exciting openings. Take your pick; payday's passed and February's just round the corner! more ›

Although we applaud the forward-thinking sentiment behind it and admire Vanstone for targeting an industry that shows no signs of, um, dying, we’re sceptical about the melding of social networking and funeral planning tools. Tout the latter as “upbeat and fun” and you run the risk that it won’t be taken seriously. We’d hate for our family to be saddled with the request that Blue Oyster Cult’s ‘Don’t Fear the Reaper’ be played at our graveside simply because, in a moment of snark, we created a DeathWish profile to amuse our mates and kill work time. And frankly, we already get friended by too many stiffs. more ›

We're still wondering whether civil servant, Trushar Patel, is either a clever sod, just another thieving crook, or a bit of both. Either way he's spending the next 18 months on the tax payers board and lodging for: . Or, in the long-lasting Queen's English, he swindled London Underground out of twenty two grand by getting his family to fill in bogus fare refund forms. more ›

Tonight marks the climax of nine months' eager anticipation since we broke the news to you that the NFL was coming to town. Two days ago we secured a ticket via the final sale we mentioned last Tuesday and we can't wait for the action to begin at 5pm. If you're catching the game on TV (Sky Sports live, or BBC2 highlights at 10:50pm), you're in plenty of company. The game is being carried... more ›

This Week In London’s History Monday – 30th July 1966: England defeat West Germany in the FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, claiming the Jules Rimet Trophy (and, of course, the status of Football World Champions for the next four years). Tuesday – 31st July 1962: Violence erupts at a rally of the Union Movement (formerly known as the British Union of Fascists) in Dalston, East London. Sir Oswald Mosely, leader of the... more ›

Seeking somewhere new to have a picnic lunch? Perhaps you're an MP in need of an oasis of calm? Or a Vauxhall clubber who's lost their way on the north bank? more ›

When you woke up this morning, your first thought was most likely “It’s St. George’s Day!” You undoubtedly leapt out of bed, barely able to contain your excitement, ready to kick up your heels and start celebrating in style. However, you might find yourself stumped as to what you can do to commemorate this special occasion, seeing as you most likely have to work (unless you happen to be employed by this guy). But... more ›

From the Beeb. more ›

The Wise Men gave the baby Jesus gifts of frankincense, gold, and myrrh. more ›

Let's take a look back at a week that raised this Zen koan: if Kevin Federline got into a wrestling ring with a wrestler, who would you root for? more ›

It's enough to get Dan Brown pulling at his pencil again. One minute the gentle folk of the Thames and Medway Canal Association are doing their thing cleaning up and restoring the disused canal, the next they're soaping themselves in garlic and bulk ordering their crucifixes. OK, we made that last bit up. more ›

Once a month Londonist sits down with a pile of the months releases that have dropped through our letterbox. Since we're almost at the end of April, we'd better get on with it. The Victorian English Gentlemen's Club - Amateur Man (Single released 3rd April on Fantastic Plastic) A double jab of schizotic art punk on the VEGC's second single. It has all the energy of a rendition of Knees Up Mother Brown in an... more ›

YouTube is great for many reasons, but we really like the time travel possibilities. more ›

Monty Python, the most beloved English comedy export, has been busy in Broadway with their stage musical version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail which, in its theatrical incarnation is called Spamalot. Doubts are always cast on film to stage adaptations because without the luxuries of film editing, special effects and the chance to do a scene in several takes, how good can they really be? Well, in this case, really rather good indeed: Spamalot won three Tony Awards earlier this year and sounds like it improves on the inimitable silliness of the film rather than depreciates it. more ›

A branch of Marks and Spencers in London is one of six in the country to install a 'man creche': a special area for men to "chill out and relax" while their partners try clothes on. more ›