Series — 2009
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) (2009)
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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Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
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Michael Palin
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Eric Idle
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Terry Gilliam
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Terry Jones
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Carol Cleveland
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Neil Innes
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Jerry Schilling
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Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
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