# EP.259 - ERIC IDLE

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Podcast: [THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adam-buxton-podcast-1100461)
Published: 2025-09-22T08:47:59+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/adambuxton/episodes/ep259-eric-idle
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Duration seconds: 4762

## Resource

Adam talks with Eric Idle about random stuff including the special relationship between comedians and musicians, his friendships with David Bowie, Peter Cook and George Harrison, how he coped with seismic and alarming world events in the 60s and why Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life became more than just a funny way to end Life Of Brian. Conversation recorded face-to-face in London on 27 June, 2025 REGISTER A DECISION TO DONATE ORGANS TO NHS ERIC IDLE 2025 TOUR THE ADAM BUXTON BAND LIVE IN NORWICH  OTHER FORTHCOMING LIVE SHOWS Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for additional editing Podcast illustration by Helen Green Listen to Adam's album 'Buckle Up'   Order Adam's book 'I Love You Byeee'  Sign up for the newsletter on Adam's website (scroll down on homepage) RELATED LINKS (ON ADAM'S WEBSITE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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