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.
The Album of the Soundtrack of the Trailer of the Film of Monty Python and the Holy Grail sketches, "Arrival At Castle" and "French Taunter". This CD reissue also contains "The Bridge of Death". These additions are not available on any other version of the album. In 2006 a special edition was released containing three bonus tracks, consisting of two demos of unused Neil Innes songs and an audio extract of a documentary from the film's DVD release. This version of the CD does not contain "The Bridge of Death" or the two extended sketches. Also in 2006, yet another CD reissue was included in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail: The Extraordinarily Deluxe DVD Edition". The bonus