NOW for something completely different — a council has lifted its Monty Python ban after 28 years. There was a huge controversy when the silly burghers of Torbay in Devon slapped an X-rating on the Life Of Brian movie.

Torbay or not Torbay ... ban in Devon town finally lifted

They accused the Python team of blasphemy and mocking the story of Christ.

But a local film festival asked for permission to show the 1979 classic on Sunday and officials in Torbay — the setting for John Cleese's Fawlty Towers — lifted the restriction.

The Life Of Brian — starring Python legends Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman and Eric Idle — tells the story of Brian Cohen who is mistaken for the Messiah.

It was voted best British movie ever by Radio Times readers last year.

Local authorities at the time of its release were able to override classifications.

The X-certificate outlawed the film from general screening, meaning it was available only at licensed outlets such as sex shops.

A total of 28 authorities imposed an X-rating and 11 banned it outright at the time. Cinemas showing the film were picketed by nuns.

Torbay Mayor Nick Bye said: "The world has moved on. I haven't seen the film but I welcome it's showing."

X-rated ... the Monty Python team was crucified for its bad taste

I for one loved this movie the moment me dad let me watch it

cannot wait for Monty Pythons life of Mohamed .......

Now I'm going to be humming "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" all evening

Now I'm going to be humming "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" all evening

haha.. maybe this could be the next TAT moto for Pattaya

Now I'm going to be humming "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" all evening

haha.. maybe this could be the next TAT moto for Pattaya

You should catch my radio show at the weekend, it's been my closing number for months.

"when you're feeling in the dumps, don't be silly chumps, just purse your lips and whistle that's the thing, and................... "

I'm Brian, and so's my wife.

A truly great movie. There's no way any Christian should be offended by it. Of course most Christians didn't go to see it and protested based on rumour and heresay - now that's an intelligent thing to do!

One of my favourite bits is where he loses his shoe and they all try to say what it means. "We should gather up shoes in great abundance" "No it means we should all take off a shoe" And the classic "That's not a shoe, that's a sandal!" A great way to satire what the main churches have been doing for centuries, screwing up even the most basic doctrine. It should be compulsory for all Christians to see it!

They accused the Python team of blasphemy and mocking the story of Christ.

eh, how can that possibly be? It was my understanding that he was not the messiah, but a very naughty boy.

You should catch my radio show at the weekend, it's been my closing number for months.

"when you're feeling in the dumps, don't be silly chumps, just purse your lips and whistle that's the thing, and................... "

I'm Brian, and so's my wife.

Hi

Thats my all time favorite film

Hey Mr DJ (Thad)

Where can I find your radio show in Surin (or UK for the next 2 weeks )

Dave

They accused the Python team of blasphemy and mocking the story of Christ.

eh, how can that possibly be? It was my understanding that he was not the messiah, but a very naughty boy.

Totally correct. They made it clear from the very start that he wasn't Jesus!

I wish people would pay attention.

Here......

http://www.radnet.fm/stations/index.php?stid=40

I did play the Penis Song a few weeks back, but it was in English, so no one noticed

I did play the Penis Song a few weeks back, but it was in English, so no one noticed

Reminds me about the time i took my cousins kids to see the Aladdin panto at The Old Vic in London a few years back. Im not a fan of panto, at all! But, was intrigued about the idea of seeing Sir Ian Mckellen play the Widow Twanky. Last time i saw a panto is when i was a kid, so i had no idea how heavy the innuendos had become. One song was about "Happiness" but, they sang it as "I wish I had (h)a - penis" !!! I kept glancing at my cousins kids to check for reactions, but they were blissfully unaware. The adult audience were wetting themselves. I was in shock.

One song was about "Happiness" but, they sang it as "I wish I had (h)a - penis" !!!

Reminds me of Ken Dodd.

(did you know his dads dog is dead)

One song was about "Happiness" but, they sang it as "I wish I had (h)a - penis" !!!

Reminds me of Ken Dodd.

(did you know his dads dog is dead)

Good grief !!!

How on earth do you know that Ken Dodd had something wrong with his penis.............................The asylum awaits your answer in shock.

He didn't have anything wrong with it, according to the song, he had more than his share of it.

..and what about Rolf's "Jake the Peg" (with the extra leg) song?

His "Two little Boys " was the inspiration for Gary Glitter's future career......................

Oh, you're being so naughty!