Monty Python's Life of Brian to begin, long-time Monty Python fan and former member of the Beatles, George Harrison, arranged financing for "Life of Brian" through the formation of his company HandMade Films. The film contains themes of religious satire that were controversial at the time of its release, drawing accusations of blasphemy, and protests from some religious groups. Thirty-nine local authorities in the United Kingdom either imposed an outright ban, or imposed an X (18 years) certificate, effectively preventing the film from being shown, since the distributors said it could not be shown unless it was unedited and carried the original AA (14) certificate.
Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail still enjoy the game due to the previously unseen video clips included on it. "MacUser" named "Quest for the Holy Grail" one of 1996's top 50 CD-ROMs, while Inside Mac Games declared it the year's best comedy game. The latter publication's editors wrote, "Non-"Python" fans will probably wonder what the big deal is, but even casual followers will be rolling on the floor." The game was a finalist for "Computer Gaming World"s 1996 "Classic/Puzzle Game of the Year" award, which ultimately went to "Baku Baku Animal". However, it won the category's Reader's Choice award that year. Monty Python & the