The Roots Of Monty Python
A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus
- 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
- Writer
- Bob Carruthers
- Director
- Rachael Griffiths
- Producer
- 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.
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 1st August 2016 on London Live at 9pm
- Episode length
- 1 hour
- Last repeat
- Monday 16th April 2018 at 5:00am