Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)

10/18/2009 (GB) • 1h

Documentary, Comedy

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Graham Chapman

Self (archive footage)

6 Episodes

John Cleese

Self

6 Episodes

Michael Palin

Self

6 Episodes

Eric Idle

Self

6 Episodes

Terry Gilliam

Self

6 Episodes

Terry Jones

Self

6 Episodes

Carol Cleveland

Self

6 Episodes

Neil Innes

Self

6 Episodes

Jerry Schilling

Self

6 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2009 | 6 Episodes

Season 1 of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) premiered on October 18, 2009.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

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