No Naughty Bits lacks the cerebral, irreverent silliness of the Pythons' own material. It deals in a different kind of humour, sometimes cleverly yet without real zest... more
Maverick director Terry Gilliam is taking another dive into the unknown as he directs his first opera, tackling the monumental Damnation of Faust by Berlioz, which is seen more often in the concert hall than on the opera stage... more
Not The Messiah was oddly entertaining, from the bombastic opening theme courtesy of Sousa to the Lumberjack Song encore, courtesy of Michael Palin.
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Terry Gilliam was born in Minnesota, but hasn't lived in the States for more than 40 years. He renounced his US citizenship in January 2006 in protest against George W Bush... more
Paloma Faith, actress, singer, magician's assistant and burlesque dancer, is a startling talent. Hermione Eyre meets the inventive eccentric who always knew she would be famous... more
There are plenty of wild ideas in Terry Gilliam's latest epic — The Imagination of Doctor Parnassus - but his flights of fancy don't really lead anywhere.... more
The sudden death of his star devastated director Terry Gilliam. He could have given up on the film they were making but, says daughter Amy, they had to finish it in tribute to their lost friend.... more
Director Terry Gilliam choked up as he admitted it was 'hard work' promoting The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in the memory of its late star, Heath Ledger... more
Student days are often lean times for many. But you wouldn't have thought a supermodel would have to scrimp and save.
Lily Cole looks like she's preparing for a cash-strapped university life by making dresses out of curtains.
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Supermodel Lily Cole has shelved her flourishing movie career to finally take up her place at Cambridge. Lily, who starred in last year's St Trinian's remake, took TWO gap years but will now study social and political sciences at the university's King's College later this year... more
A sombre-looking Lily Cole resumed filming on actor Heath Ledger's final film the Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, following his tragic death last month. The flame-haired British model turned actress, resumed filming on location in Vancouver, Canada where the production had been due to move before his untimely death on 22 January
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Nobody expects a full-scale Monty Python reunion. But this is the nearest you can get - four on stage at once to celebrate the opening of Spamalot.... more
Conjoined twins front a rock band in mockumentary Brothers Of The Head. But the film is desperately in need of a heart, says Charlotte O'Sullivan.... more
Ex-Python Terry Gilliam has always had the lurid, wonky imagination of a ten-year-old girl, which may be why he has chosen to set lonely, overactive Jeliza-Rose at the heart of his latest film.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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