British Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role in The Full Monty, has died aged 75, his family have announced.

The famed horticulturist, 68, took to social media to share the tragic news, which came four months after his companion was diagnosed with the disease.

Julian Doyle said several of Python’s iconic moments such as Biggus Dickus were nearly shelved over concerns they were not funny.

Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don has hit out at the ‘gardening mafia’ who watch his show only to prove themselves right.

Comedian Terry Gilliam, 81, has said he never thought ‘freedom of recommendation’ would be under threat after his show was cancelled by The Old Vic theatre in London.

In television footage from 1973, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise are asked about Monty Python. The old school double act are less than complimentary about the cult show calling it ‘boring’.

Monty Don says hardy geraniums work best in conjunction with other plants and adapt to almost any situation. The UK-based gardening expert advises cutting back when they start to tire.

Hank Azaria apologised to ‘every single Indian person’ for voicing Apu. Monty Python actor John Cleese has now made fun of his apology, saying sorry himself for portraying white English people.

Owner Jemma Govier, from Redruth, Cornwall, was so concerned by 12-year-old Monty’s behaviour she contacted a vet – to be reassured there were no underlying health issues, just a laid back attitude.

British gardening expert Monty Don explores the small group of shrubs that flower in the depths of winter, as to catch the attentions of very few insects.