Monty Python Live at Aspen The meetings focused on Eric Idle's idea of a sequel to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" in which they'd return as Knights of the Round Table, using audio outtakes of Graham Chapman's voice from album sessions to dub a performance out of him, with Arthur's ashes as the front. The rest of the group were enthusiastic, and even began writing material for it. The idea died soon, though, as Cleese was against the idea of doing a new film, partly because he remembered the disagreements the team had when writing "The Meaning of Life", but also because any new
Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar Idle works out the show's running order. Some sketches originally considered for inclusion, including "Gumby Brain Specialist" and "Custard Pie", would be cut from the final line-up. The documentary ends with the five Pythons beginning a full dress rehearsal. The ten night run of shows began two days after the programme aired. Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar And Now for Something Rather Similar is a documentary about the Monty Python team as they prepare for their first live performances in 34 years. Airing on BBC 1 on 29 June 2014 as part of the "Imagine" series, the