Who are Some Famous British Comedians?
British comedy has long been noted for its wordplay, physical gags and dry social comedy. From the low comedians of Shakespeare to the sparkling wit of Noel Coward, the British comedic stage has always been a home to some of the world’s greatest comic entertainers. The British comedians of the late 20th and early 21st centuries are no exception, and their wit and ability has obvious influence on the modern performance world. No discussion regarding British comedians can go long without bringing up the brilliant sketch group, Monty Python. The early 1970s television program Monty Python’s Flying Circus is considered by many to be the greatest sketch show of all time and the subsequent films and tours by the Pythons are ranked with equal fervor. Perhaps the best known Python is John Cleese, whose tall, spare frame and wrenching shrieking is cemented in the minds of many as a cultural icon. The Pythons, a diverse group that included Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman an
