When Beyond the Fringe - a British comedic revue written and performed by Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Alan Bennett - opened in 1961, its bold satirical sketches stunned audiences. Although mostly well-received, one of its skits contained commentary on World War II that infuriated veterans. The playful criticism and utter nonsense that dominated the collection of works would later influence groups like Monty Python - another group of Brit legends more familiar on this side of the pond.