Documentary20091 season★ 7.6
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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Episodes
1The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings
Oct 18, 200951 min
The 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.
2The Much Funnier Second Episode
Oct 19, 200957 min
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes with sketches influencing generations to come.
3And Now the Sordid Personal Bits
Oct 20, 200955 min
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python controversy and Cleese's departure.
4The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
Oct 21, 200955 min
Comedic 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.
5Lust for Glory
Oct 22, 200954 min
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how George Harrison saved the day.
6Finally, the Last Episode Ever... for Now
Oct 23, 200950 min
The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence.
Cast
Graham Chapman
Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
Self
Michael Palin
Self
Eric Idle
Self
Terry Gilliam
Self
Terry Jones
Self
Carol Cleveland
Self
Neil Innes
Self
Jerry Schilling
Self
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
