Holy Flying Circus
90’ BBC4
Written by Tony Roche
Holy Flying Circus is a fantastical re-imagining of the events leading up to Michael Palin and John Cleese’s appearance in 1979 on the BBC’s Friday Night Saturday Morning to defend their film Life of Brian against charges of blasphemy. Holy Flying Circus is not only a bold and entertaining homage to one of the world’s greatest comedy teams but it is also a very funny and pertinent examination of freedom of speech versus what is an acceptable subject matter for comedy.
AWARDS
Broadcast Awards 2013
Best Original Programme – winner
Best Single Drama – nomination
WGGB Awards 2012
Best TV Comedy (Tony Roche) – winner
RTS Craft and Design Awards 2012
Best Original Score (Jack C. Arnold) – nomination
BAFTA Television Awards 2012
Best Single Drama – nomination
Broadcast Digital Awards 2012
Best Scripted Programme – nomination
TV Choice Awards 2012
Best New Drama – nomination
London Festival Fringe Awards 2012
Best Television Programme – nomination
Broadcasting Press Guild Award 2012
Best Single Drama – nomination