Monty Python: (Almost) The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

Season 1

A documentary on the history on British comedy group Monty Python. Features interviews with the five surviving members plus other comedians and artists whose careers they have influenced.

6 Episodes

The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
E1
The Not-So-Interesting BeginningsThe 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 Much Funnier Second Episode
E2
The Much Funnier Second EpisodeCatch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
E3
And Now the Sordid Personal BitsJoin Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy, each other and Cleese's departure. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Eric Idle.
The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
E4
The Ultimate Holy Grail EpisodeComedic 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.
Lust for Glory
E5
Lust for GloryThe genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
E6
Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for NowThe Gang recalls Monty Python Live at Hollywood Bowl and their last ever movie The Meaning of Life. The passing of Graham Chapman and his extraordinary memorial service, and finally some insights into whether the team will ever regroup again. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.