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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.

Credits

Eric Idle
Eric Idle

Himself

Terry Gilliam
Terry Gilliam

Himself

John Cleese
John Cleese

Himself

Graham Chapman
Graham Chapman

Himself

Michael Palin
Michael Palin

Himself

Carol Cleveland
Carol Cleveland

Herself

Cast

Name Character
Eric Idle He was 66 , now 81 years old as Himself
Terry Gilliam He was 68 , now 83 years old as Himself
John Cleese He was 69 , now 84 years old as Himself
Graham Chapman He was 68 , 48 years old when he died as Himself
Michael Palin He was 66 , now 80 years old as Himself
Carol Cleveland She was 67 , now 82 years old as Herself
Terry Jones He was 67 , 77 years old when he died as Himself

Crew

Name Job title
Bill Jones Directing He was 43 , now 58 years old Director
Ben Timlett Directing Director
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (14 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 2009-10-18
  • Runtime: [60] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 6