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Monty Python group. Image shows left to right: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Dion Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle
The Roots Of Monty Python

The Roots Of Monty Python

  • TV documentary
  • London Live
  • 2016
  • 1 episode

A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus. Features Graham McTavish, Geoff Norcott, Alexei Sayle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese and more.

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Key details

Genre
Documentary
Broadcast
2016
Channel
London Live
Episodes
1
Features
Graham McTavish, Geoff Norcott, Alexei Sayle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin
Writers
Bob Carruthers
Directors
Rachael Griffiths
Producers
Rachael Griffiths

A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

First published in conjunction with a book entitled Monty Python In The Beginning in 2005, this documentary examines the origins of Monty Python's Flying Circus, and the background of the six men who would form the legendary comedy group.

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Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 1st August 2016 at 9pm on London Live
Episode length
1 hour
Most recent repeats
  • Monday 16th April 2018 at 5:00am on London Live
  • Monday 2nd April 2018 at 5:00am on London Live
  • Thursday 22nd February 2018 at 3:30am on London Live

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