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2010Series
Series
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
Episodes
Season 16 episodes
- 1
1. The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
51mThe birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
- 2
2. The Much Funnier Second Episode
57mCatch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
- 3
3. And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
55mJoin Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
- 4
4. The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
55mComedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
- 5
5. Lust for Glory
54mThe genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
- 6
6. Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
50mThe Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
Cast
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Self
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
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About Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
- First aired
- 2009-10-18
- Last aired
- 2009-10-23
- Status
- Ended
- Original language
- English
- Cast
- Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle