Back in 1998, Terry Gilliam started work on a film called The Man Who Killed Don Quixote. He even got on set with a cast including Johnny Depp in 2000 before events like a flash flood and an injured star caused the project to falter and die.

Back in 2000, filmmaker Terry Gilliam was ready to shoot The Man Who Killed Don Quixote with Johnny Depp and Jean Rochefort . That production went to the wall with flash floods, injured actors and acts of a seemingly vengeful God.

A new film about Dervla Murphy paints a fascinating picture of the 85-year-old travel writer, says Ellie O’Byrne

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

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Michael Palin’s live show will mix tales of his travels with memories of those halcyon days with Monty Python, writes Noel Baker

The Monty Python crew will be back in cinemas in October for a special screening of the Holy Grail, with singing!

It’s been almost 40 years since Monty Python and the Holy Grail arrived in cinemas in 1975, and that means its time for a sing song.

Here’s a round up of some of the best festival line-up’s country-wide, from Ailin Quinlan.

Check out our guide to what to watch on TV tonight.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to tonight's TV.

A new Monty Python documentary is set to air in November.

UK communications watchdog Ofcom is investigating after viewers complained about bad language in the broadcast of Monty Python’s farewell show – because there was not enough of it.

The remaining members of Monty Python will reunite on stage tonight for the last of their farewell shows which will be screened in cinemas around the world.

The remaining members of Monty Python are to reunite on stage tonight for the first time in decades.

Scientist Stephen Hawking is teaming up with Monty Python for their reunion shows.

Comedy star and former Q actor John Cleese has criticised the later James Bond movies for their over-long action sequences and for sacrificing their British flavour to secure "big money" from Asia.

Monty Python decided to reunite following a £800,000 legal bill.

Monty Python fans will be left disappointed after the comics said their UK reunion concerts will not lead to a wider world tour.

Terry Gilliam thinks young stars should behave badly.

The remaining members of Monty Python have confirmed they will perform together at London’s O2 Arena more than 30 years after their last performance on stage.

Cleaners flush out gold hoard in toilets

Monty Python's Terry Jones hopes their reunion will pay off his mortgage.

MUSIC NEWS: U2 have revealed they hope to finish their new album by the end of next month, with a release date yet to be specified for 2014.

A film producer won a British High Court fight today over royalties from Monty Python stage-show Spamalot.

Jack Dee is back on the road.

Series three of Love/Hate begins on RTÉ One tomorrow: left to right, Peter Coonan, Robbie Sheehan, Tom Vaughan Lawlor and Killian Scott.

Eric Sykes, one of the most popular comic actors of his generation, was still staring in the West End shows into his 80s, even though he became almost totally deaf and nearly blind.

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Preparations for the London Olympics are almost complete but comic actor Michael Palin has called for a bizarre late addition to the list of events.

SPIKE MILLIGAN, who died ten years ago today, is best remembered for his work as the main writer of the hit radio comedy series, The Goon Show, for his quick wit, and for his appearance at the 1994 British Comedy Awards, where he infamously called Prince Charles “the little grovelling bastard” during his acceptance of a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Terry Jones is aiming to reunite the surviving Monty Python team for his latest movie.

Monty Python's Terry Jones would "think twice" about making 'Life of Brian' now because of political correctness.

TEACUPS clicked at the cafe in Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery at a breakfast in honour of caretaker Joe Murphy, who is retiring after 25 years of service.

Michael Palin’s next travel series will be from Brazil, it was revealed today.

FROM medieval jousting to a bone- crunching game of American football – Cork lived up to its reputation as Ireland’s festival capital this weekend.

MONTY PYTHON’S Flying Circus, the group responsible for the launching the Ministry of Silly Walks and the Parrot Sketch, was yesterday celebrating 40 years since the comedy sketch show was first broadcast.

Four members of the ‘Monty Python’ comedy team will reunite this year for a one-off show.

The Monty Python team is re-uniting in a documentary to mark the 40th anniversary of the first broadcast of the show.

MONTY PYTHON’S Life of Brian has topped a poll of favourite British films.

The genius behind some of the best loved British comedy of the past four decades, will be guest speaker at this year’s annual Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd (TCH) dinner.