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4/5. The Life of Brian. Composer Geoffrey Burgon reveals how he wrote a traditional, serious score to counteract the comedy in this controversial film (1979). And director Terry Jones admits that he was surprised that the song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life became such a hit. For further further details see Monday

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