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**doodab** · 21 June 2011, 19:44

The Life of Brian is, surprisingly, an important part of German culture. They love that film here.

**darmstadt** · 21 June 2011, 20:46

Originally posted by doodab View Post

The Life of Brian is, surprisingly, an important part of German culture. They love that film here.

In Dieburg near where I live it was banned along with that Mel Gibson Christ film. I remember going to see it (in Chlemsford) when it came out and had a couple of the weirdy bierdy bible freaks next to me with their collection of pamphlets, they tutted and scowled, I wet my pants with laughter.

**Zippy** · 21 June 2011, 20:53

Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

BBC to dramatise Life Of Brian controversy in new film.

A BBC comedy drama that explores the controversy surrounding the release of Monty Python's 1979 film, Life of Brian, has been commissioned.

The comedy movie revolved around a man called Brian Cohen, who was mistaken for the Messiah.

At the time, church leaders protested over the production claiming it mocked Christ and it was subsequently banned in several countries.

Holy Flying Circus will be broadcast in the autumn on BBC Four.

I loved that film and remember being allowed to stay up late to watch the original Monty Python programmes back in the late 60's. Will the 'comedy drama' be as funny I wonder?

we watched it last night (half a dinari for your bloody life story?) and you are a very naughty boy. Mind you, you have spiwit and a dash of dewwing do. Wascal.

**norrahe** · 21 June 2011, 20:59

Still banned in Ireland, (quelle surprise).

Currently reading Michael Palin's Diaries (python years) and have hit the bit where it's mostly about LoB

**Halo Jones** · 22 June 2011, 06:37

Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

In Dieburg near where I live it was banned along with that Mel Gibson Christ film. I remember going to see it (in Chlemsford) when it came out and had a couple of the weirdy bierdy bible freaks next to me with their collection of pamphlets, they tutted and scowled, I wet my pants with laughter.

Ahhh a closet Essex Boy

**darmstadt** · 22 June 2011, 07:03

Originally posted by Halo Jones View Post

Ahhh a closet Essex Boy

Fru and fru mate, but I don't wear white socks or drive an Escort XR3i

**shaunbhoy** · 22 June 2011, 08:10

I remember, very shortly after the film was released, having to stand on a very cold and windy Parade square, for a Remembrance Sunday address by the Padre.
He was croaking away, quietly and completely unintelligibly, through an incredibly ineffective PA system.
Some wag standing towards the back could not resist a swift "Speak Up!" at which the vast majority of the assembled soldiery convulsed in fits of laughter, and a great deal of the poignancy of the event was lost for ever.

Happy Days!

**Halo Jones** · 22 June 2011, 08:12

Originally posted by darmstadt View Post

Fru and fru mate, but I don't wear white socks or drive an Escort XR3i

Thank <inset Diety of choice> for that

I know what you mean as I was born in Chelmsford & no I do not have white stilettos nor dance around my handbag

**shaunbhoy** · 22 June 2011, 08:13

Originally posted by Halo Jones View Post

Thank <inset Diety of choice> for that

I know what you mean as I was born in Chelmsford & no I do not have white stilettos nor dance around my handbag

Do you have a Burberry handbag though?

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