Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Rating: 7.6

About this series

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.

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Quick facts

First Aired

2009

Seasons

Episodes

TMDB Rating

⭐ 7.6/10

Votes

Genre

Documentary, Comedy

Status

Ended

Network

PBS

Language

Seasons

S01E01

The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings

Oct 18, 2009 51 min

The 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.

S01E02

The Much Funnier Second Episode

Oct 19, 2009 57 min

Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.

S01E03

And Now the Sordid Personal Bits

Oct 20, 2009 55 min

Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.

S01E04

The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode

Oct 21, 2009 55 min

Comedic 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.

S01E05

Lust for Glory

Oct 22, 2009 54 min

The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.

S01E06

Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now

Oct 23, 2009 50 min

The 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.