And now for something completely different: Ten of our favourite sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus

One of the most famous comedy groups of all time are expected to announce their reunion this week and to celebrate, we’ve taken a look back at some of our favourite sketches from Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

Excitement in the JOE office was cranked up to 11 earlier today when we learned of the expected reunion of Monty Python, one of the most famous comedy groups of all time and the geniuses behind films like Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Life of Brian and the brilliant TV show Monty Python’s Flying Circus. We’ll be celebrating some of our favourite moments from the Monty Python movies a little later this week – and our own Eoghan Doherty will be talking all things Monty Python on the KC Show on Today FM on Friday – but today we decided to recall some of the favourite sketches put together by Cleese, Chapman, Gilliam, Idle, Jones, Palin and company on the Flying Circus and there was a helluva lot to choose from. In no particular order, here they are. Enjoy!

The Lumberjack song

“I cut down trees, I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zey8567bcg

The Fish Slapping Dance

And now, the fish slapping dance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwLirQS2-o

Four Yorkshiremen

“We used to dream of living in a corridor.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo

Philosopher Football

“Marx is claiming it was offside” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2gJamguN04

The Ministry of Silly Walks

“My walk has become rather sillier recently and so it takes me rather long to get here.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQfXUk7w

Dead Parrot

“It has ceased to be… it is bereft of life…” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218

The Spanish Inquisition

“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquistion." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tym0MObFpTI

Silly Olympics

“And now it's time for the second semi-final of the 100 yard dash for people with no sense of direction.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmyz_f8Sx14

Argument Clinic

“I’d like to have an argument please.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFKtI6gn9Y

Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink

“A nudge is as good as a wink to a blind bat.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ona-RhLfRfc