Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut — 2009-2009 · 1 season · 6 eps

★ 8.1

Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut

Name: Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: 2009
Rating: 8.1

2009-2009 1 season 6 episodes

★ 8.1 (1,971 votes) Top 24%

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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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4. S1E3 "And Now, the Sordid Personal Bits" 8.1
5. S1E6 "Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...)" 8.1
6. S1E1 "The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings" 7.7

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5. S1E6 "Finally! The Last Episode Ever! (For Now...)" 8.1
4. S1E3 "And Now, the Sordid Personal Bits" 8.1
3. S1E2 "The Much Funnier Second Episode" 8.1
2. S1E5 "Lust for Glory!" 8.2

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