Monty Python: Almost The Truth
- TV documentary
- Sky Arts / BBC Two
- 2009 - 2012
- 6 episodes (1 series)
40th anniversary documentary celebrating and exploring the story of the Monty Python comedy troupe "from start to finish". Features Danny Scheinmann, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and more.
Video clips
The writing of 'The Cheese Shop' sketch
John Cleese talks about throwing up filming a sketch on a boat, and how that led on to the idea of 'The Cheese Shop' sketch. This is an extra from the DVD version.
Steve Coogan quotes Monty Python's 'The Undertaker' sketch
Steve Coogan quotes 'The Undertaker' sketch. This is an extra only available on the DVD.
Monty Python - Almost The Truth - Trailer
A trailer for the series...