Series · Comedy, Documentary
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)
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.
- Network
- PBS
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- First aired
- October 18, 2009
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Graham ChapmanSelf (archive footage)
John CleeseSelf
Michael PalinSelf
Eric IdleSelf
Terry GilliamSelf
Terry JonesSelf
Carol ClevelandSelf
Neil InnesSelf
Jerry SchillingSelf
Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage)
George HarrisonSelf (archive footage)
Episodes
0/6 watched- Episode 1: The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings51 min · Oct 18, 2009
- Episode 2: The Much Funnier Second Episode57 min · Oct 19, 2009
- Episode 3: And Now the Sordid Personal Bits55 min · Oct 20, 2009
- Episode 4: The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode55 min · Oct 21, 2009
- Episode 5: Lust for Glory54 min · Oct 22, 2009
- Episode 6: Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now50 min · Oct 23, 2009
