Ian MacNaughton, who directed the TV comedy sketch show 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' from 1969 to 1972 has died. He was 76.
MacNaughton took charge of the groundbreaking series following his work directing Spike Milligan's 'Q5' shows.
After his work with the Monty Python team he teamed up with comic actor Leonard Rossiter on 1970s ITV sitcom 'Rising Damp'.
Born in Glasgow, MacNaughton was also a producer and actor.