Royal Mail is set to pay tribute to one the UK’s most loved comedy acts by releasing a set of commemorative stamps.
A set of 10 stamps will be released in the coming weeks by the postal service to celebrate Monty Python.
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The main collection of six stamps celebrates characters from Monty Python’s Flying Circus
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A set of 10 stamps will be released in the coming weeks by the postal service
The stamps will showcase adored sketches from the series including the Spanish Inquisition, the Ministry Of Silly Walks, the Lumberjack Song, the Dead Parrot Sketch, Nudge Nudge, and Spam.
The other four stamps that will be made available will mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film Monty Python and The Holy Grail.
These will boast scenes from the film, such as the Black Knight’s legendary “Tis but a scratch!” line, King Arthur and his knights receiving their divine quest, and Sir Robin’s encounter with the Three-Headed Giant.
The stamps are set to be made available for the general public to buy on August 14.
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One stamp features Sir Robin’s encounter with the Three-Headed Giant
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Four stamps that will be made available to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 film, Month Python and The Holy Grail
Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, David Gold, said: “Monty Python has left an indelible mark on global comedy, all while remaining unmistakably British at its core.
“From their ground-breaking television debut to a string of iconic films, this stamp collection honours a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades.”
Monty Python was one of the UK’s most widely loved comedy troupes.
It was created by comics John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones and Sir Michael Palin in 1969.
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The groundbreaking Britons went on to release a series of films, including Life of Brian in 1979 and The Meaning of Life in 1983.
In 2017, Aberystwth University launched a study to explore the reasons behind Monty Python’s lasting appeal.
The study’s lead, Kate Egan, said: “Monty Python’s popularity has continued to grow.
“What is it that different people most remember and value about their encounters with Python – whether on television, at the cinema, on stage, or in front of the record player?”
Idle, 82, created the medieval musical Spamalot, which enjoyed a successful run in Broadway in the US.
Chapman passed away aged following a battle with tonsil cancer in 1989 and Jones died from a rare form of in dementia in 2020, at the age of 77.
In September, Royal Mail released a series of stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of comedy series, Porridge.
The series followed the experiences of prisoners at the fictional prison HMP Slade and first aired on the BBC between 1974 and 1977.
