TV series
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)
2009, English, on PBS.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
Aired 23 October 2009
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Graham ChapmanSelf (archive footage) · 6 ep
- John CleeseSelf · 6 ep
- Michael PalinSelf · 6 ep
- Eric IdleSelf · 6 ep
- Terry GilliamSelf · 6 ep
- Terry JonesSelf · 6 ep
- Carol ClevelandSelf · 6 ep
- Neil InnesSelf · 6 ep
- Jerry SchillingSelf · 6 ep
- Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage) · 6 ep
- George HarrisonSelf (archive footage) · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 October 2009
- Last aired
- 23 October 2009
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut): quick answers
Is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) are there?
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) finished?
Yes. Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) on?
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)?
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