Eric Idle, the 83-year-old former Monty Python star, is embarking on his first UK tour since 1973 after surviving pancreatic cancer. In an exclusive interview, he shares his candid views on Donald Trump, the enduring success of his musical 'Spamalot', his evolved approach to fan interactions, and his unique creative process, offering insights into his life and career, including his relationships with other Pythons and the Beatles.
‘I’d be proud to be thrown out of America!’ Eric Idle on Trump, life after Python and not talking before lunch
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Eric Idle, the 83-year-old former Monty Python star, is embarking on his first UK tour since 1973 after surviving pancreatic cancer. In an exclusive interview, he shares his candid views on Donald Trump, the enduring success of his musical 'Spamalot', his evolved approach to fan interactions, and his unique creative process, offering insights into his life and career, including his relationships with other Pythons and the Beatles.
Trending- 1 1960s: Eric Idle and Bill Oddie had Chelsea season tickets.
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- 3 2012: Eric Idle sang at the Olympic Games closing ceremony.
- 4 2021: Eric Idle diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- 5 Last month (June 2025): Interview with Eric Idle in London.
- 6 Current: Eric Idle is embarking on his first UK tour since 1973.
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What: Eric Idle's upcoming UK tour, his reflections on his career, comedy, politics (Donald Trump), and personal life, including his health and relationships with other celebrities.
When: 2021 (diagnosed with pancreatic cancer), last month (interview in London), 1973 (last UK tour), 28 years (green card duration), 60s (Chelsea season tickets with Bill Oddie), 48 years (married to current wife), 50 years (ConradTurner's misapprehension), 80th birthday (Puddles Pity Party), 2012 (Olympic games closing ceremony), 75th birthday (Mike Nichols' celebration).
Where: London (interview location), UK (tour location, general context), France (Idle's summer home), US/America (Trump's political context, Idle's residence), LA (Idle lived for 30 years), Cambridge (Idle's university, Footlights), Oxford (politicians' university), South Shields (Idle's birthplace), Wolverhampton (place Idle hasn't visited since 16), Hollywood Bowl.
Why: Eric Idle is embarking on a UK tour, and the interview provides a platform for him to share his perspectives on various topics, including his health journey, political views, and experiences in comedy and entertainment.
How: Eric Idle answers questions submitted by readers and fellow celebrities (Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Mamet, Janet Suzman, Steve Coogan, Bill Oddie, Tracy Ullman, Hank Azaria, Les Dennis, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Michael Palin, ConradTurner, RDMiller, traleebob, Harrymeadows, BanjoPlayingFool, DrJWCC, Jwillchad, ThankYouJohn, Nanu, Darkness, Charlesosbourneprague, bumble, MFLOON, Nicens_boi, WeirdDug, Sanjeev Baskar, Mooreelat, Fromthenorth, TheRandinator, Bernardgeorgeshore).