
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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Air Date: 2009-10-18
The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the c...
Air Date: 2009-10-19
Catch up with The Pythons as they remember Monty Python's Flying Circus' early struggles turned extreme successes wit...
Air Date: 2009-10-20
Join Monty Python members as they discuss BBC censorship, unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, Python co...
Air Date: 2009-10-21
Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and do...
Air Date: 2009-10-22
The genesis of "The Life of Brian" takes center stage, including the backlash over its supposed blasphemy and how Geo...
Air Date: 2009-10-23
The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedi...