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Eric Idle, the Monty Python comedy legend, recently reminisced about his childhood memories during an interview with BBC Radio WM. He recounted taking the 148 bus from Birmingham to Wolverhampton and growing up in Studley. Idle also mentioned his time at a boarding school in Wolverhampton filled with “wild” boys, likening it to working with the Monty Python crew. Additionally, he spoke about keeping wicket for Redditch and supporting Wolves FC at the young age of 12.
As he prepares to perform in England for the first time in 13 years, Idle expressed his excitement about returning to his Midlands roots. Reflecting on his last UK performance at the London 2012 Olympics, where he sang “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” Idle mentioned that he had not performed in England since then. Despite moving to London and briefly supporting Chelsea, Idle still keeps an eye on both teams because he finds it more enjoyable.
Idle shared a heartwarming story about his hit song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” revealing that it became Britain’s number one funeral song. He took pride in the fact that his song knocked Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” off the top spot. Idle also mentioned a humorous incident where German fans sang his song during a match against England in Munich, showcasing his song’s universal appeal.
Regarding his upcoming show, a combination of comedy and songs, Idle mentioned how he is tailoring it for each location on tour. In Birmingham, he plans to incorporate anecdotes about the number 148, which passed through Hollywood on its way to the city. He also reflected on the Python team’s evolution from performing live on stage at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre in 1971 to their legendary shows at the Hollywood Bowl in the 1980s. Idle coined the term “mock and roll” to describe their unique brand of comedy, emphasizing their transition from TV to public performance
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