Monty Python return to the stage

UPSOUND: "Drum roll please, the city that has made the highest bid and will be hosting the Monty Python Live Reunion Show is....Qatar."

Okay, it's not Qatar - but the Pythons are getting back together for the first time in 30 years to perform in London.

The British comedy troupe announced they will do a live, one-off stage show at the O2 stadium next year.

SOUNDBITE: Eric Idle, Monty Python, saying (English):

"We just thought it would be fun to try and do one and see if we were still funny and that is our intention, so far, just to do the O2 and see if we can fill it ... I think you can expect a little comedy, a lot of pathos, some music and a tiny bit of ancient sex."

The Pythons are all in their 70's -- and say aging has actually made them funnier.

SOUNDBITE: Michael Palin, Monty Python, saying (English):

"We do make each other laugh still. Actually we quite enjoy getting together to be very silly, I didn't think it was possible to be silly o