Talk:Terry Jones

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This is a site with some more information about his work: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001402/

Leonardo Fontenelle - leo.fontenelle at terra.com.br

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[edit] Political articles list

If there is a reason this list is in the order it is in then it should be mentioned at the top of the section. If there isn't then it ought to be reworked to be in chronological order. Thryduulf 23:32, 17 Apr 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Pre-Python collaborations

Could people please leave non-Python members of shows in the article, as well as "Monty Python" members. The non-Python members are as much a part of Terry Jones' comedy history as the Python members are. Figaro 01:50, 5 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Private life

Should anyone add something about his (rather notorious) private life? The Swedish student, the open marriage, the separation, blah blah blah... Or should Wikipedia be one of the few websitest to not sully this man's good name? =)

Nope, if it's true stick it in there. It adds to his charm doesn't it?--Crestville 13:12, 18 May 2006 (UTC)
I logged on to this record to try and find out more about his private life so if someone does know about his marriage etc then it'd be great if they could include it 86.140.150.20 20:21, 21 October 2006 (UTC)Anon
There was quite a bit of gossip about it on the IMDB database last time I looked. Miamomimi 20:31, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History

There is pretty much NO reference to his notable work in the field of Ancient History. What about 'Barbarians' and all that sort of stuff? He's also very reknowned in that field- I think it should have more of a mention!

The only mention of it is in his factual books on Chaucer and whatnot- hardly anything is mentioned of his historical TV programmes or anything of that sort...any reason? Surely it's worth mentioning?

--Elín 20:47, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] POV?

that one section regarding Barbarians...not so sure POV-wise.

--cyenu

I agree. It also duplicates the "Television" section further down the page. I'll integrate them and remove the POV stuff. --Nicknack009 12:08, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] sectioning

I realise my sectioning probably makes the article a little choppy, but I still think it's better than the massive 20 paragraph 'introduction' it was before. My biggest problem is with dividing his career into pre-Python and post-Python, as my personal belief is that these guys should be seen as brilliant comedians and writers in themselves, and not just parts of the sum. I think I'll have a go at this article in a week or so, when I have a break from Uni. TrianaC 11:43, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

More info is needed beofre there can be a successful break-down.--Crestville 13:06, 20 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wind in the Willows

I see a link to 'Wind in the Willows (1996 movie)', which doesn't exist yet, whereas 'Wind in the Willows' exists and mentions the Terry Jones film, along with an animated version (cast Alan Bennett and Michael Palin, who also plays in the Terry Jones film). I find it a great film. Is anybody working on it? Hoverfish 23:01, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

OK, I found it under 'The Wind in the Willows (1996 film)' and corrected the links. Hoverfish 13:51, 16 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Interview on Hardtalk

Terry was interviewed today on BBC World's Hardtalk. The show can currently be found at: rtsp://rmv8.bbc.net.uk/news/olmedia/n5ctrl/progs/06/hardtalk/jones27oct.rm?start="00:00.0"

Sadly this link wouldn't work for me. Miamomimi 20:33, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Python drag

He played most of the women, mostly because no one else offered.

I find this untrue, I think most of the Pythons wore drag quite often. It's true Jones often portrayed a typical housewife-mother, but e.g. Cleese and Chapman often donned the Pepperpot costumes and Idle was no stranger to drag either. Anything to substantiate this claim, or should it be removed? Naphra 23:03, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

Removed. Naphra 07:43, 12 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] English and not Welsh?

Why is Terry Jones listed as English in so many of the categories? He's a Briton, but he is not of English birth or ethnicity, he is Welsh-- one of the most prominant living Welsh comic writers and actors.IanThal 21:45, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

I have just corrected the categories concerned. Figaro 02:51, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

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BetacommandBot (talk) 14:41, 2 January 2008 (UTC)