An Accidental Studio

Documentary which charts the history of HandMade Films, founded by George Harrison and Denis O'Brien to finance 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' (1979). Featuring interviews with film-makers and actors involved with the studio, including Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin, John Cleese and Richard E. Grant, the film charts the company's unlikely creation and its early success with films including 'Time Bandits' (1981) and 'Withnail and I' (1987).

Director: Bill Jones
Director: Kim Leggatt
Director: Ben Timlett
Producer: Bill Jones
Producer: Kim Leggatt
Producer: Ben Timlett
Music: John Greswell
Music: Andy Mellon
Cinematographer: Brendan McGinty
Subject: George Harrison
Subject: Denis O'Brien
Subject: Terry Gilliam
Subject: Michael Palin
Subject: John Cleese
Subject: Richard E. Grant