MORE than 50 years ago, John Cleese brought the now-famed Ministry of Silly Walks to TV screens for the first time in Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

It saw Cleese play a civil servant in the ministry which granted citizens money to help them develop their own silly walks.

For what purpose was never revealed but Cleese’s remarkable suppleness as he contorted himself walking across London was comedy gold.

Now it appears that Monty Python is alive and well and working in Scotland’s NHS, judging by a bonkers idea issued this week to help prevent folk slipping in the icy conditions.

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According to the advice, issued by health professionals at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde no less, people should walk like a penguin to avoid falling on icy pavements. Dr Emilia........

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