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

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.

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Top Cast

  • Graham Chapman

    Graham Chapman

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Cleese

    John Cleese

    Self

  • Michael Palin

    Michael Palin

    Self

  • Eric Idle

    Eric Idle

    Self

  • Terry Gilliam

    Terry Gilliam

    Self

  • Terry Jones

    Terry Jones

    Self

  • Carol Cleveland

    Carol Cleveland

    Self

  • Neil Innes

    Neil Innes

    Self

  • Jerry Schilling

    Jerry Schilling

    Self

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.

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