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.
Graham Chapman
as Self (archive footage)
John Cleese
as Self
Michael Palin
as Self
Eric Idle
as Self
Terry Gilliam
as Self
Terry Jones
as Self
Carol Cleveland
as Self
Neil Innes
as Self
Jerry Schilling
as Self
Elvis Presley
as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
