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The Roots of Monty Python

2005· 1h 15m

Documentary

Directed by Rachael Griffiths

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Overview

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

Cast

Neil Innes

Neil Innes

Self

Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy

Self

Graham McTavish

Graham McTavish

Presenter

Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle

Self

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Self (archive footage)

John Cleese

John Cleese

Self (archive footage)

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