Cult comedy troupe Monty Python are heading back to cinemas after striking a deal to show their final ever gig on the big screen.

The July 20 show at London’s O2 will be broadcast live in thousands of cinemas around the world.

The Pythons, who made a string of hit films including Life of Brian, said: “Thanks to the wonderful invention of moving pictures, The Last Night of Monty Python is coming to a cinema near you. Get your knotted hand­kerchiefs out and warm your brains one last time at any one of 450 cinemas across the UK, and 1500 across the world.

“Join the crowd live from London’s O2 in a final weepy, hilarious, uproarious, outrageous, farewell to the five remaining Pythons as they head for The Old Jokes Home...on the big screen, in HD.”

Earlier this month, the remaining members of the group announced that the July 20 gig, the last of a string of comeback performances at the venue, would “probably be their last live performance together”. (PA)

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