Ian MacNaughton
Edward Ian Macnaughton (30 December 1925 – 10 December 2002) was a Scottish actor-turned-television producer and director, best known for his work with the "Monty Python" team. MacNaughton was director and producer for all but four of the forty five episodes of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" from 1969 to 1974, director of the group's first feature film "And Now for Something Completely Different" in 1971 and director of their two German episodes, "Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus" in 1971 and 1972. In 1973 the production team shared the BAFTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Programme for "Monty Python's Flying Circus".
Monty Python Sings
On 30 June 2014, the album was re-released as "Monty Python Sings (Again)" on CD and as a digital download, expanded with six additional recordings – three out-takes from "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album" and three new tracks from Eric Idle, recorded for inclusion in the team's reunion shows "Monty Python Live (Mostly)". A deluxe edition in both formats also included the 1970 "Monty Python's Flying Circus" album. This version of the album reached No.35 in the UK album chart.