

How to Irritate People
A pre-Monty Python mockumentary, written by and presented by John Cleese, that provides tips on learning how to irritate people.
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Plot Summary
This early sketch comedy show features the future members of Monty Python in a series of satirical and often absurd vignettes. The sketches explore mundane situations and social interactions, exaggerating them to create humorous and sometimes uncomfortable scenarios for the characters involved. It showcases the Pythons' unique brand of British humor, predating their more famous television series.
Critical Reception
While not as widely known as later Monty Python works, 'How to Irritate People' is appreciated by fans as an early glimpse into the comedic genius of its stars. Critics at the time and retrospectively have noted its raw, experimental nature and the clear development of the comedic styles that would later define the troupe. Its humor is often described as dry, intellectual, and boundary-pushing for its era.
What Reviewers Say
- An early and often overlooked precursor to Monty Python's Flying Circus.
- Features the signature witty and absurd British humor of its future stars.
- A must-watch for dedicated fans of John Cleese, Graham Chapman, and Michael Palin.
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Fun Fact
This was one of the first collaborations between John Cleese and Graham Chapman, and it featured Michael Palin in his first television role, all of whom would later become core members of Monty Python.
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