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

Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2009-10-18
Rating: 7.615
Cast: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam

7.6First aired 2009-10-18Last aired 2009-10-23Status: Ended

DocumentaryComedy

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Networks: PBS

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.