Monty Python interviews with the surviving members of the team, as well as archive interviews with Graham Chapman and numerous excerpts from the television series and films. Also in commemoration of the 40th anniversary, Idle, Palin, Jones, and Gilliam appeared in a production of "Not the Messiah" at the Royal Albert Hall. The European premiere was held on 23 October 2009. An official 40th anniversary Monty Python reunion event took place in New York City on 15 October 2009, where the team received a Special Award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In June 2011, it was announced that
The Fairly Incomplete & Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book "Monty Python Sings" versions of "Spam Song" and "Lumberjack Song". The Fairly Incomplete & Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book The Fairly Incomplete & Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Song Book is a compendium of songs by Monty Python, released in 1994 on the occasion of their 25th anniversary. The book contains the lyrics and musical scores for songs from the group's "Flying Circus" TV series, albums and films. Also included are "The Ferret Song" and "Rhubarb Tart Song", which originate from "At Last The 1948 Show". The musical scores were edited by regular Python collaborator, John Du Prez.