The Holy Grail returns

Any fans of Monty Python should get along to the Phoenix cinema in East Finchley this Sunday afternoon for a special screening of their 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. After the screening of the film former Python member Michael Palin will be giving a reading from his latest book Diaries 1969 – 1979: The Python Years and will then have a question and answer session with the audience.

Palin’s made a whole new career with his travel series for BBC tv such as Around The World In 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle and Himalaya and all the spin-off books and should give an interesting Q&A.

The Phoenix cinema was first opened in 1910 and is Britain’s oldest purpose built and independent cinema, the building is Grade II listed. It located on the Great North Road not far from East Finchley Tube. Tickets for the special Python screening are £25 and the film starts at 2pm on 11th February.