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

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.

About 6h to watch every episode. An estimate: 6 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Main cast

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  Graham Chapman
  Self (archive footage)
  6 episodes

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  John Cleese
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Michael Palin
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Eric Idle
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Terry Gilliam
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Terry Jones
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Carol Cleveland
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Neil Innes
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Jerry Schilling
  Self
  6 episodes

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  Elvis Presley
  Self (archive footage)
  6 episodes

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  George Harrison
  Self (archive footage)
  6 episodes

Seasons

• Season 12009 · 6 episodes
• Specials2009 · 9 episodes