According to the radio company, the limited-run channel will premiere on Friday, October 16, the day after the stars receive a special award from The British Academy of Film and Television Arts event at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

The new radio station will run for ten full days featuring classic Python sketches, skits and, songs; fans calling in with requests; fans and celebrities telling favorite sketches and Python memories; and various members of the original Python troupe reminiscing and talking of new projects.

The radio company has added that the 24/7 channel will showcase comedic bits from Monty Python's flying circus television show, including the legendary segments Spam, Nudge Nudge, Killer Joke, Argument Clinic, Cheese Shop and unexpected skits like The Spanish Inquisition, and tracks from the troupe's various albums, including Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

The radio company has also added that Monty Python fans can request their favorite skits during the Monty Python request shows airing regularly throughout the ten days. During this segment, fans will take the stage as they share their memories and tell their stories about watching Python.

Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer at SIRIUS XM Radio, said: “This is the first time that the Pythons have had their very own radio channel and we are proud to honor their 40th anniversary, and complete their invasion of North America, by creating with them Monty Python Radio.”

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