Worked in the script department for BBC-TV series "Late Night Line-Up"; also first collaborations with Michael Palin

With Palin, made short films for "THe Late Show" (BBC)

Wrote and acted in the short "Twice a Fortnight"; aired on BBC

Appeared on the TV series "Do Not Adjust Your Set"; also wrote

Contributed to the series "The Frost Report"

Scripted the pantomime "Alladin" for the Waterford Civic Theatre Repertory Company

Joined the "Monty Python's Flying Circus"

Feature debut, co-wrote screenplay and appeared in, "And Now For Something Completely Different"

First feature as co-director (with Terry Gilliam), also credited for screenplay and various character appearances, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"

With Palin, co-wrote the BBC series "Ripping Yarns"

Solo directorial debut, "Monty Python's Life of Brian"; also acted in and co-wrote

US stage debut in California production of Monty Python at the Hollywood Bowl

First screeplay credit outside the Monty Python circle, "Labyrinth"

Wrote a regular column, "Input" for YOUNG GUARDIAN

Directed "Personal Services", a comic look at a woman who becomes embroiled in prostitution, inspired by real-life events

Wrote and directed "Erik the Viking", adapted from his book for children; also acted; last feature for nearly a decade

Returned to films as director, star and co-scenarist of "The Wind in the Willows"; also acted and wrote songs