
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.
Last Episode Date: 2009-10-23
Documentary
Comedy
★★★★★★★★★★ (34 votes)
Official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00n7sf3
Casts

Graham Chapman
as Self (archive footage)

John Cleese
as Self

Michael Palin
as Self

Eric Idle
as Self

Terry Gilliam
as Self

Terry Jones
as Self

Carol Cleveland
as Self

Neil Innes
as Self

Jerry Schilling
as Self

Elvis Presley
as Self (archive footage)