Eric Idle

Monty Python - The Traveling Wilburys - Split

Was Monty Python the inspiration behind the Traveling Wilburys?

From one fan to another.

Sep 27, 2025

Eric Idle - Pete Townshend - Split

How Eric Idle left Pete Townshend speechless: “Stopped him absolutely in his tracks”

At a loss for words.

Sep 24, 2025

Robin Williams - Actor - Comedian - 2011

The advice from Robin Williams that changed Eric Idle’s life: “that works in all situations”

Wise words.

Apr 2, 2025

The Traveling Wilburys - Band - Bob Dylan - Jeff Lynne - Tom Petty - George Harrison - Roy Orbison

The Monty Python members who orchestrated the Traveling Wilburys

The funny side of supergroups.

Dec 13, 2024

George Harrison - The Beatles

The joke George Harrison made after being stabbed 40 times

Defiant wit.

Nov 8, 2024

Monty Python - Eric Idle - Michael Palin - John Cleese - 1960s

Michael Palin recalls violent ‘Monty Python’ spat between Terry Jones and John Cleese

A typewriter for a missile.

Apr 19, 2024

Eric Idle - Actor - Writer - Comedian - Monty Python - 2021

Eric Idle is not “loaded” from Monty Python royalties: “I have to work for my living”

The 80-year-old comedian has to earn a living.

Feb 13, 2024

Eric Idle's best musical moments in Monty Python

Eric Idle names his favourite Monty Python sketch

The best of the bunch.

May 7, 2023

Eric Idle on the “remarkable” influence of George Harrison

Friends to the very end.

Apr 20, 2023

Eric Idle reveals the best part of his friendship with George Harrison

A fruitful friendship.

Oct 10, 2022

Michael Palin discusses how George Harrison funded ‘Life of Brian’

What George Harrison really thought of The Beatles movies

Thoughts of a former Beatle.

Aug 8, 2022

The song George Harrison wrote the day he quit The Beatles

When George Harrison improvised hilarious lyrics to ‘My Sweet Lord’, dressed as a pirate

A very funny performance

Jun 3, 2022