The amazing Life Of Brian's girlfriend: From her naked film roles and the jailing of her ex-husband to becoming Mayor of Aberystwyth
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Sue’s furrowed brow reveals how seriously she takes her civic duties – and as an ex-mayor of the town, it is only to be expected – but she has not always portrayed such a studious demeanour.
Thirty years ago Sue appeared stark naked in one of the most controversial films in British movie history – Monty Python’s Life Of Brian.
In her big scene, with arms splayed she leaps in front of Graham Chapman – who plays Brian – as his mother, played by Terry Jones, bellows the unforgettable line: ‘Brian, leave that Welsh tart alone!’
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Controversial: Sue Jones-Davies appeared stark naked in Monty Python's Bible spoof
Sue says: ‘They wanted an actress who looked a bit Middle Eastern. The other girl had dropped out because she thought Monty Python were just using women and she didn’t like the nudity.
‘My feminine side at the time probably would have wondered what I was doing with them. But I read the script and just laughed.
‘The audition was completely nuts. They weren’t really paying any attention. Terry Jones, who was directing the film, was trying to do it properly and the rest of them were just mucking about, saying, “Oh give it to her, she’ll do.” I left not knowing whether I had got it.’
Sue, who had wild, jet-black hair, a beautiful figure and striking face, had just the sort of exotic good looks they wanted – together with a strong Welsh accent they appeared to find inherently comedic.
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‘The most terrifying experience wasn’t the nude scene – but going carpet-hunting with Terry Gilliam. ...'
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She may not give a monkey’s but after 32 years, Sue Jones-Davies remains the valiant ‘Welsh tart’ who took a naked leap into Brian’s heart and British comedy history – however hard she tries to bury herself under the humdrum concerns of the residents of Aberystwyth.