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Monty Python crew members
Sep 9th, 2011, 9:55pm
 
Hello ex-BBC staffers, my name is James Gent and I am currently writing and researching a book on Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969-1974). This book is taking a close look at the TV series, series by series, episode by episode, covering all manner of production minutae, trivia, cultural references, and most pertinently to this forum, going into detail about how the show was actually put together.  I am trying to sample as many voices from the studio floor, as it were, to bring this side of the story to life and would love to hear from any members of this forum who worked on the show in any capacity, whether with the film crew, at TV Centre or in editing, visual effects or with Terry Gilliam.

Feel free to share any info or recollections here in this thread or message me with contact details.  i have already got in contact with production assistant Roger Last who is very keen to talk about his time working on the show for the first three seasons, and Barry Stevens (TVRI) who physically edited the very first episode with a razorblade.

Thank you for reading Smiley

James Gent

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Reply #1 - Sep 10th, 2011, 9:22am
 
I have sent you a PM Wink
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Reply #2 - Oct 16th, 2011, 3:30pm
 
As have I.
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Reply #3 - Jun 18th, 2012, 2:31pm
 
I worked at TV Centre for a few years in the mid 80's. in the rostrum camera unit at the back of the scenery block.The bloke who worked in the Video Rostrum was previously a film rostrum cameraman by the name of Peter Willis.
Back in the late 60's early 70's he worked long long hours with Terry Gilliam perfecting the revolutionary animated sequences which peppered the Monty Python series.
I don't know where Mr Willis is these days...hope this is of help.
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Reply #4 - Jul 30th, 2014, 8:24pm
 
The recent successful revival of MontyPython @ 02 employed the skills of original costume designer Hazel Pethig. Their Agent will put you in touch.
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