Upcoming events around the Capital Region include Ringo Starr, Eric Idle, the Saratoga Book Festival, concerts, theater, film and comedy.

John Cleese built his reputation through his brilliant comedy and memorable roles, while his work with the BBC also shaped his career. However, it may come as a surprise to learn that the actor ...

A lot of comedy fans love both Mel Brooks and Monty Python, and would presumably be thrilled if they all got along splendidly. Unfortunately, one of the very first meetings betwee ...

As well as almost making a century in his debut match against Sri Lanka in 1988 – when he was called in as a so-called nightwatchman instead of a more experienced batsman – Jack, 63, went on to be ...

Monty Python star Eric Idle has opened up about mortality, his battle with pancreatic cancer, his enduring connection with the French countryside and his life away from the spotlight. At 83, the ...

Individual performances shine and new elements add laughs – but other additions are tacky in the extreme One of my favourite lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail occurs immediately after the ...

Monty Don stunned gardening fans when he announced his decision to quit Gardeners' World. This current season will be Monty's last, 23 years after he took over from Alan Titchmarsh as the BBC show's ...

TV presenter Monty Don may be best known for his green fingers and his years on Gardeners' World, but there is much more to his life away from the cameras. The 71-year-old recently revealed that he ...

More surreal gags and sketches including Up Your Pavement, RAF Banter, Court Martial, The Public Are Idiots and Woody and Tinny Words. Sketches in this episode include Hamlet and Ophelia, Bogus ...