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Mr. and Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular

  • Episode aired Oct 26, 1972
  • TV-14
  • 30m
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Graham Chapman in Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969)
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' Ford Popular
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A couple investigate the cultural similarities between two London districts, seven miles apart; schoolboys' extracurricular activities are examined; a TV farming club comments on Tchaikovsky... Read allA couple investigate the cultural similarities between two London districts, seven miles apart; schoolboys' extracurricular activities are examined; a TV farming club comments on Tchaikovsky.A couple investigate the cultural similarities between two London districts, seven miles apart; schoolboys' extracurricular activities are examined; a TV farming club comments on Tchaikovsky.

  • Director
    • Ian MacNaughton
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    • Graham Chapman
    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
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    • John Cleese
    • Eric Idle
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    • Director
      • Ian MacNaughton
    • Writers
      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
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      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
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    Graham Chapman
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    • Mrs. Norris…
    John Cleese
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    • Announcer…
    Eric Idle
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    • Voice Over #2…
    Terry Jones
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    • Man on Right…
    Michael Palin
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    • Voice Over #1…
    Terry Gilliam
    Terry Gilliam
    • Balderston…
    Julia Breck
    • Rita…
    Keith Ashley
    • Spaceman
    • (uncredited)
    Elizabeth Broom
    • Lady in Waiting
    • (uncredited)
    Ian Elliott
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Jeremy Higgins
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Chris Hodge
    • Renaissance Man
    • (uncredited)
    John Hughman
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Fred Jeffries
    • Red Indian
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Kent
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    • (uncredited)
    Paul Lindley
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Lulu
    Lulu
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    • (uncredited)
    Naomi Sandford
    • Lady in Waiting
    • (uncredited)
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      • Ian MacNaughton
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      • Graham Chapman
      • John Cleese
      • Eric Idle
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    • Trivia
      Celebrity appearances on Flying Circus were rare. Nevertheless, the "It's Man Chat Show" sketch in this episode features both Lulu and Ringo Starr. Ringo was an avid fan of the show, and had requested to appear (fellow Beatle George Harrison would go on to produce several films for both the Python group and individual members).
    • Goofs
      At the end of the program, when the landlady (Michael Palin) is kicking out various BBC programs from the "flat", she slams the door on one man (Terry Jones) who pops his head out to make a comment. When the door slams, the upper part of the wall shakes.
    • Quotes
      • Narrator: At this stage Mr. Norris was faced with two major divergent theories concerning his Surbiton ancestors. Did they take the Kingston Bypass turning left at Barnes, or did they strike west up the A308 via Normanton to Hampton Wick? Both these theories run up against one big obstacle, the Thames. Lying like a silver turd between Richmond and Isel.
      • [stopped at edge of the river right next to a bridge]
      • Narrator: This was a major set back. How could they possibly cross the river?
    • Crazy credits
      The credits for this episode begin with a close-up of a piece of paper slipped through a mail slot in the door. The camera then moves to other papers on the floor, showing the rest of the credits, as the theme music plays. At the end of the music (coinciding with the animated foot and raspberry sound for the opening credits), a real foot in a fuzzy slipper steps on the last piece of paper.
    • Connections
      Features A Night to Remember (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      The Great Escape
      (uncredited)
      Composed by Elmer Bernstein

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1972 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Teddington Lock, Teddington, Middlesex, England, UK(Fish-Slapping Dance sketch)
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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