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

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

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

2009 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 7.6 Documentary Comedy

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings

The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culm

EP 2

The Much Funnier Second Episode

Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with s

EP 3

And Now the Sordid Personal Bits

Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python contr

EP 4

The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode

Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs

EP 5

Lust for Glory

The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George

EP 6

Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now

The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians

Popular Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Self (archive footage)

John Cleese

John Cleese

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Michael Palin

Michael Palin

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Eric Idle

Eric Idle

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Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

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Terry Jones

Terry Jones

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Carol Cleveland

Carol Cleveland

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Neil Innes

Neil Innes

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Jerry Schilling

Jerry Schilling

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

George Harrison

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