The shows start this week.

They influenced my life with their humour.

Watching their shows was memorable and quoting huge sections seemed the way forward.

I first saw their telly programmes in 1969 in the Students Union ... the place was packed, but to be honest I didn't 'get it' at first.  Most of the other students were in hysterics and I thought what a bunch of pseuds ... my experience of comedy was 'blue' comics at the Market Place Club or 'tame' types on Sunday Night at the London Palladium,  but the show quickly grew on me and by week three I was hooked and have been ever since. 

Welcome back Symptoms.

Some things I did not find funny but so much is now part of our every day speech.

Hells Granny's was my mother because she had a motor scooter and could use a handbag to great effect.

The Spanish Inquisition, the argument 5 minute or half an hour not to mention so many many others.

My Grandkids love the Swimming with Llamas on the live at Drury Lane show.

Most of it is politically incorrect now.

'And you tell the kids these days and they don't believe you'

Actually mine do, because they enjoy the whole silly thing.

And they gave us a new national anthem: "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life."

Paul that is now the most requested song at funerals.

While John Cooper Clarke is becoming a favourite at weddings.

Well almost a sell out already at Cramlington on Sunday for the last show relayed from the O2.

At the Tyneside Cinema you get a free box of Spam Popcorn with a ticket.

Who d have thought it 40years ago.

Those being 'stiffed' by Murdoch's evil Sky empire can also get it live on the Gold channel.