Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) "The Meaning of Life", Chapman's death, and the five surviving members going on their separate ways and doing other projects. The film was produced by independent UK film producers Bill and Ben Productions (half of which is Terry Jones' son Bill) in association with Eagle Rock Entertainment. The series features interviews with people who worked with Monty Python as well as comedians and performers who cite them as an influence, including: Each episode opens with a different re-recording of the theme song from "Life of Brian", with new lyrics referring to "Python" rather than "Brian". The first five episodes feature
Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) Monty Python: Almost the Truth (Lawyers Cut) is 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