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It was released on VHS and DVD in the United Kingdom on November 18 2002 . The video includes Eddie performing a French version of his show with English Subtitle s. The performance features many of Izzard's traditional themes, particularly religion (or "philosophies with strange ideas"). A discussion about Jesus' role in the three monotheistic faiths sees him "waiting offstage" in Judaism and playing on the same sporting team as Muhammad in Islam. This is counterpointed with a dialogue between a Crusader and his enemy in which both men are trying to kill the other "in the name of Jesus". The rigidity of religion is also lampooned, particularly as it relates to the Renaissance . Galileo 's persecution by the Catholic Church is mentioned, although the man is eventually asked (in prison) "Galileo, Galileo, will you do the fandango?" Several concepts featured in "Circle" have become well-known among Izzard fans. Among these is a discussion of the Pope, specifically the names chosen by new Popes, with the idea being that Popes John and John Paul will eventually be followed by Pope John Paul George and Ringo. A subsequent sequence talks about the renaming of a wartime Pope as "Pope Gutless Bastard I" due to his refusal to condemn Adolf Hitler, said to have involved barrel organs playing "Jerusalem". Another famous dialogue involves another appearance of "God and Jesus" (where God is represented by a James Mason impression). Among other issues, this dialogue involves God questioning the wisdom of Jesus being born on Christmas Day and dying at Easter, as well as involving "cannibalism" and "vamprism" in the new religion. The sequence culminates in suggestions of what else could have been used at the Last Supper, most notably "take these oysters, for they are my kneecaps". Perhaps the most famous part of the routine, however, is Izzard's "Death Star Cafeteria". This is an extended dialogue in which Darth Vader is attempting to order "penne alla arrabiata" for lunch, only to be forced to get a tray (which is wet) and later be forced to explain to the cafeteria worker that he is not "Jeff Vader". CD TRACK LISTING # Intro # Bastards and Makeup # Pope Man # Philosophies With Strange Ideas # Monkeys and Guns # The Crusades # Jesus in Religion Pt. 1 # Americans # Jesus in Religion Pt. 2 # Jesus and the Dinosaurs # The Awesome Universe # Talk to the Animals # Mad European Cows # Hatred and Sharks # Greeks # Alternative Olympics # Highlights of History # World War II # Jesus and Man # The Future # The Deathstar Canteen SEE ALSO
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