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Not the Messiah

A comic oratorio inspired by Life of Brian, celebrating 40 years of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Eric Idle and fellow Pythons join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra under John du Prez.

A comic oratorio inspired by Life of Brian, celebrating 40 years of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Eric Idle, Michael Palin and fellow Pythons join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and Orchestra. Every musical style and genre is included, from Handel to Gilbert and Sullivan to Mariachi band.

Eric Idle and John du Prez: Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

Eric Idle (bariton-ish)
Judith ...... Shannon Mercer (soprano)
Mandy ...... Rosalind Plowright (mezzo)
Brian ...... William Ferguson (tenor)
Reg ...... Christopher Purves (bass)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra
John du Prez (conductor)

With guest appearances by fellow Pythons Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2010 22:00

Broadcast

  • New Year's Day 2010 22:00