Britain’s Royal Mail is paying tribute to the legendary comedy group Monty Python with a new set of stamps that celebrate the troupe’s signature absurdity and enduring cultural impact.
The 10-stamp collection, revealed Thursday, showcases some of Monty Python’s most beloved sketches and film moments. Among the highlights are famous scenes from the TV series Monty Python’s Flying Circus, including “The Ministry of Silly Walks,” “The Spanish Inquisition,” “Dead Parrot,” “The Nude Organist,” and the cheeky “Nudge, nudge.”
Four of the stamps mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 cult classic film. One features the famously stubborn Black Knight, with the memorable quote, “‘Tis but a scratch,” after losing a limb in battle.
The stamps are available for pre-order starting Thursday and will officially go on sale on August 14.
Monty Python, formed by Michael Palin, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Graham Chapman, revolutionized comedy with a surreal and satirical style that first aired on British television from 1969 to 1974. Their influence extended to several feature films, including And Now for Something Completely Different, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life.
David Gold, director of external affairs at Royal Mail, said the stamps “honor a body of work that has shaped the comedic landscape for nearly six decades.”
Michael Palin, known for his good humor, added, “I’m very glad to share a stamp with the nude organist!”
While the group disbanded in the 1980s, the surviving members reunited in 2014 for a limited run of live performances. Graham Chapman passed away from cancer in 1989, and Terry Jones died in 2020 after battling a rare form of dementia.
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