Eric Idle told fans on social media that Monty Python was a financial "disaster".

Over the weekend, Idle blamed manager Holly Gilliam, daughter of Python co-founder Terry Gilliam, for the comedy troupe’s dwindling finances.

John Cleese responded to his former Monty Python co-star Eric Idle after he blamed the comedy troupe's management for its "disastrous" financial difficulties.

Monty Python actor Eric Idle has said he is still working at the age of 80 for financial reasons.