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

The read

The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.

Synopsis

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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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)

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