Back in 1979, Monty Python released their new feature-length film, a comedy about a mistaken messiah living at the same time as Jesus Christ.

Incredibly controversial and banned outright in some places on its debut, Life of Brian is today hailed as one of the greatest comedies of all time.

But did you know it was thanks to The Beatles legend George Harrison that the film was even made?

Just days before Life of Brian was due to start shooting, funding by EMI Films was withdrawn.

George, a big…