The stamping foot seen in Monty Python's Flying Circus opening credits was taken from a National Gallery painting It is possibly the most famous foot in modern screen history as it stamps down twice ...

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A python has been rescued after escaping into an art gallery - and causing chaos for two whole hours. Bodhi, a female pet reticulated python, was discovered in charity-run art gallery and shop Studio ...