John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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John Cleese claims he was snubbed by Netflix
John Cleese offered to work with Netflix on a comedy special but was snubbed by the streaming giant, according to the Monty Python star.
Breaking News Ireland, 26th March 2019Why Monty Python will always look on the bright side
With the passing of Dame June Whitfield and the New Year's Honours bestowing a knighthood on Michael Palin, I found myself reflecting on the half-life of comedy.
Stephen Naysmith, The Herald, 31st December 2018The first episode of Hold the Sunset was so gruellingly unamusing I was determined to have nothing more to do with it. Then John Cleese objected to my review on Twitter and argued that only people who had TV are qualified to critique it. I did try two more episodes. If anything, the script deteriorated, leaving fine comedians including Rosie Cavaliero and Jason Watkins to overact their socks off. A second series is coming next year. Can an average audience of 4.65 million possibly be wrong? A majority of commenters on The Arts Desk would suggest they might. For a proper depth-charged comedy about an autumn romance thwarted by selfish hangers-on, stick with Mum.
Jasper Rees, The Arts Desk, 27th December 2018John Cleese: the reason he will never get a knighthood
John Cleese says he will probably never receive an honour as he is "too naughty".
James Desborough, The Daily Express, 27th December 2018Hold the Sunset Christmas special, review
It is as if the writer put down his pen midway through crafting an hour-long special and shoved in a heart-warming Christmas singalong to end things.
Alexandra Pollard, The Independent, 23rd December 2018Dutch 'silly walks' crossing is a hit
A Dutch town has officially opened a 'silly walks' road crossing, in honour of a classic sketch from the 1970s BBC comedy programme Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Martin Morgan, BBC, 22nd October 2018Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker introduce the first in a welcome new run of the scurrilous review show in the company of celebrity guests including comedy elder statesman John Cleese. Join them as they lampoon the significant moments from the past seven days.
Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 12th October 2018Filming starts on Hold The Sunset Series 2
The Royle Family star Sue Johnston has joined the cast of Hold The Sunset, as filming starts on the second series.
British Comedy Guide, 20th September 2018Bring back the silly genius of Monty Python
The discovery of unused Monty Python material from Michael Palin's archive last week shed light on a forgotten world
Ben Lawrence, The Telegraph, 5th August 2018The BBC wouldn't dare make a comedy like Python today
Comedy isn't just a form of entertainment. It's also a form of social history.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 4th August 2018