Monty Python: Almost the Truth
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Legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python all gathered in front of the camera one last time in this original documentary series that retells the entire Python phenomenon start to finish. The Monty Python troupe includes John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman. This six-part series features interviews with all the surviving Python members, along with archive representation for the late Graham Chapman. The Pythons tell their life story and reveal deeper truths alongside the more tried and tested Python history lessons. The documentary also features comedians and contemporaries including: Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels, Hugh Hefner, Eddie Izzard, Olivia Harrison, Steven Merchant, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Roth and Seth Green, among many others.
- ChannelPrime
- BroadcasterPrime Television
- Broadcast PlatformTelevision
Latest Titles
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 6Sunday 6 June 2010The Gang recalls Monty Python Live at Hollywood Bowl, their last ever movie, 'The Meaning of Life' the passing of Graham Chapman and some insights into whether they will ever regroup again. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 5Sunday 30 May 2010The Python Gang reflects on their next misinterpreted and controversially banned film, The Life of Brian. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 4Sunday 23 May 2010Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film. The ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 3Sunday 16 May 2010Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy, each other and Cleese's departure. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 2Sunday 9 May 2010Catch up with The Pythons as they remember 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggle's turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Season 1 , 1 Episode 1Sunday 2 May 2010The 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', the birth of Monty Python. The six programs, each an hour long, combine the interviews with a generous helping of clips from pre-Python material, the original Flying Circus TV series, the films and their classic live performance at the Hollywood Bowl.
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Programme Name
- Monty Python: Almost the Truth
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Prime Television
Broadcaster History
- Prime Television
- Prime
Description
- Legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python all gathered in front of the camera one last time in this original documentary series that retells the entire Python phenomenon start to finish. The Monty Python troupe includes John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and Graham Chapman. This six-part series features interviews with all the surviving Python members, along with archive representation for the late Graham Chapman. The Pythons tell their life story and reveal deeper truths alongside the more tried and tested Python history lessons. The documentary also features comedians and contemporaries including: Jimmy Fallon, Lorne Michaels, Hugh Hefner, Eddie Izzard, Olivia Harrison, Steven Merchant, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Roth and Seth Green, among many others.