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Giant ‘Dead Parrot’ Promotes Monty Python TV Special

LONDON: A giant dead parrot measuring 15 metres is unveiled on London’s South Bank to promote the live broadcast of the final Monty Python Live stage show on comedy TV channel Gold on July 20.

A team of three sculptors spent over two months creating the homage to the famous “Norwegian Blue” after the dead parrot was voted the nation’s favourite Monty Python sketch in survey by the channel.

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The sculpture caused a stir amongst London commuters as it was hung upside down by a crane before being respectfully laid to rest on its back at Potters Fields on London’s South bank near Tower Bridge.

The giant dead parrot measures 15 metres (almost 50 feet) from the tip of its tail to the top of its head, the equivalent to the height of five elephants standing on top of one another.

14647721361_251b08dc26_z Steve North, General Manager of Gold says, “We believe that our giant dead parrot provides a fitting tribute to a sketch that is so loved by audiences throughout the world. We hope that fans will join us for the final Monty Python performance this Sunday to see Britain’s greatest ever comedy group bow out in style.” 14627749986_dbe99c55f3_z 14464315987_142e17fc8b_z