Series · Comedy, Documentary
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)Specials
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
0/9 watched- Episode 1: Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyer's Cut1 h · Oct 3, 2009
- Episode 2: The Sketches1 h
- Episode 3: Extra - Outtakes49 min
- Episode 4: Interview - Eric Idle10 min
- Episode 5: Interview - John Cleese17 min
- Episode 6: Interview - Michael Palin17 min
- Episode 7: Interview - Terry Gilliam13 min
- Episode 8: Interview - Terry Jones7 min
- Episode 9: Extra - The Lost Intro19 min
