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The Roots of Monty Python (2005)

The First Days Of Monty Python Examined!

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 15M

Director : Rachael Griffiths

Synopsis

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

Actors

Tom Binns
Tom Binns
Himself
Neil Innes
Neil Innes
Himself
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
Himself
Graham McTavish
Graham McTavish
Himself - Host

Crews

Rachael Griffiths
Rachael Griffiths
Director
Bob Carruthers
Bob Carruthers
Writer

Posters and backgrounds

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