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The Roots of Monty Python

"The First Days Of Monty Python Examined!"

2005-11-26 Documentary 1hr 15m

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

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The Roots of Monty Python

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

Released

2005-11-26
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Runtime

1hr 15m
Genre

Documentary
Status

Released
Language

English
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Production

Edgehill Publishing

Crew

Rachael Griffiths

Director

Bob Carruthers

Writer

Keywords:

flying circus

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