{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 39- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 1 of 2","description":"What more is there to say about Monty Python\u2019s Life ofBrian? Well, we may as well give it a bash. &amp;nbsp; Luke Thompson takes on hosting duties for a swapcast between Film Gold and Luke\u2019s English Podcast, originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below). &amp;nbsp; In this first part, Luke &amp;amp; Antony discuss among otherthings their histories with the film, the basic philosophy of the Python team regarding biblical epics, some of the original inspiration for the film, and its production and financing. &amp;nbsp; Fans of the film will know that in that final aspect, acertain Beatle may well get a mention\u2026 &amp;nbsp; Part 2 will follow in early December &amp;nbsp; Enjoy! &amp;nbsp; 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. &amp;nbsp; Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com &amp;nbsp; Facebook\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/filmgoldpod\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060&amp;nbsp; Twitter \u2060\u2060https:\/\/twitter.com\/FilmGold75\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) \u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.antonyrotunno.com\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Antony\u2019s John Lennon\/Beatles and Psychology\/Alt. Mediapodcasts\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/glassoniononjohnlennon.com\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Support Antony\u2019s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/antonyrotunno\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 OR \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/antonyrotunno\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Luke\u2019s English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https:\/\/teacherluke.co.uk https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/LukesEnglishPodcast &amp;nbsp; Luke &amp;amp; Antony\u2019s previous Python film collaboration (HolyGrail) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA &amp;nbsp; episode links Video version of this discussion (June 2025) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&amp;amp;t=5674s &amp;nbsp; Film trailer https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GYHEordIo88 &amp;nbsp; \u2018Life of Brian\u2019 film pages https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0079470\/ &amp;nbsp; Saint George to the rescue! https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rDFdcfRAaCg &amp;nbsp; The Secret Life of Brian (recommended documentary) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hdU_6jUQI9s &amp;nbsp; George Harrison &amp;amp; Michael Palin in The Rutles\u2019 film https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=S8ifa3wqqDE ","author_name":"Film Gold","author_url":"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/filmgold","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42329640\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204814065"}