Episode 179: Life of Brian (1979)

Special Guest: Roger Christian, Will Yapp & Owen Harris 
Guest Co-Host: Ken Stanley

(Bloody) Roman Month continues with the 1979 filmLife of Brian – the second feature film from the legendary British comedy troupe - Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The film finds the lads in Roman occupied Judea circa 33 AD – a time when the Jews are being oppressed and a messiah is wanted. No, it’s not Brian. He was born in the manger down the alley from Jesus. Life of Brian tells the tale of Brian of Nazareth, a regular chap, who through a few twists and turns, ends up as sort of a fun house mirror version of the messiah. 

Causing a scandal upon its initial release, Life of Brian is considered one of the finest comedies to come out of U.K.