Monty Python's Life of Brian recreated for BBC comic drama

The story behind the making of the film and the religious storm it caused are the subject of Holy Flying CircusAs Brian Cohen, the hapless hero of Monty Python's Life of Brian, finds out, it can be tricky stepping into the shoes of someone worshipped by all. And the fear of not passing muster is on the minds of all six actors cast as Pythons for a BBC comedy drama about the release of the film in