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MONTY PYTHON’S LIFE OF BRIAN was released 45 years ago today. The second entry in the Monty Python film series, and regarded among the great British comedies, the story of how it was made will have you asking what have the Romans ever done for us…? 1/47

Finally… the Head of EMI, when they pulled out had been Bernard Delfont. At the end of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Eric Idle can be heard saying “Bernie, I said, they'll never make their money back.” 47/47

Despite the controversy, Life of Brian was still a huge commercial successful. From its $4m production budget, it grossed $20.7m worldwide. And today, it regularly features highly in polls to find the greatest movie comedies. 46/47

After the film released, BBC talk show Friday Night, Saturday Morning hosted a debate contested by Palin and Cleese against Catholic Bishop Mervyn Stockwood and Christian broadcaster Malcolm Muggeridge. Cleese later called them “stupid.” 45/47

There were local bans in the UK, too. Life of Brian was banned in Devon, and Bournemouth only lifted their ban in 2015. A ban in Aberystwyth, Wales was lifted in 2008 when Sue Jones-Davies was elected mayor there. 44/47

That didn’t stop all manner of protests from Christian groups, though. The film was banned in Norway and Ireland, and Irish movie censor Frank Hall called it "offensive to Christians and Jews as well, it made them appear a terrible load of gobshites." 43/47

The film was released in the US before the UK. This was because the US had no censorship laws around blasphemy, making it less likely the controversial content would be banned. 42/47

The poster has become an acclaimed piece of artwork in its own right. The design is a reference to the classic Ben-Hur poster from 1959. 41/47

The scene where we see Brian on the cross alongside others was shot very early one morning, and it was still very cold. This is why Cleese is wearing clothes, he couldn’t stand the weather. 40/47