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.
📺 Series Details
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy
- Seasons
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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)📺 Similar TV Shows
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) about?
- 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.
- How many seasons does Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) have?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has 1 season and 6 episodes.
- When did Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) first air?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) first aired on October 18, 2009.
- Is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) still running?
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has ended.
- Where can I track Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)?
- You can track Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log episodes, rate the series, and share it with friends.












