Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Andrew Winter, Benjamin Timlett, Bill Jones
Top Cast
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Seasons
Season 0 (2009)
No overview available.
9 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The BBC Lawyer's Cut
2009-10-03To commemorate the Ruby Jubilee of Monty Python, this film takes us on a journey telling the story of the Pythons from start to finish. Starting with the very humble beginnings of how the legendary British comedy troupe emerged, we learn how the cast met, their early influences and how they went on to create ground-breaking television, and their transition into movies that would change the face of comedy forever.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: The Sketches
Episode 3: Extra - Outtakes
Episode 4: Interview - Eric Idle
Episode 5: Interview - John Cleese
Episode 6: Interview - Michael Palin
Episode 7: Interview - Terry Gilliam
Episode 8: Interview - Terry Jones
Episode 9: Extra - The Lost Intro
"A Party Political Broadcast on behalf of the Conservative and Unionist Party" was the pre-title sketch for Series 3 Episode 12 when BBC TV first broadcast the series in the UK in November 1973. When BBC TV repeated the episode in October 1974, the sketch was no longer there. Why was it dropped?
Runtime: 19 minSeason 1 (2009)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
2009-10-18The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Runtime: 51 minEpisode 2: The Much Funnier Second Episode
2009-10-19Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
Runtime: 57 minEpisode 3: And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
2009-10-20Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 4: The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
2009-10-21Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 5: Lust for Glory
2009-10-22The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
Runtime: 54 minEpisode 6: Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
2009-10-23The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
Runtime: 50 min
