John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 17
John Cleese should stop moaning. Comedy's moved on
Monty Python was once the high benchmark of surrealist humour - but that was 45 years ago.
Fiona Sturges, The Guardian, 2nd August 2018John Cleese is writing a comedy film about cannibalism
John Cleese is writing Yummy, a film described as ' a light comedy about cannibalism'.
British Comedy Guide, 27th July 2018There must be a place at the BBC for future Pythons
"Every one of us fights some battle, not all visible. And there are areas where the pious, reverse discrimination becomes plain potty," writes Libby Purves.
Libby Purves, Radio Times, 21st July 2018John Cleese on The Goon Show
Cleese, who is currently on tour screening Holy Grail followed by career-spanning conversations with audiences, wanted to pay homage to the stylistic forefathers of Python, The Goon Show, for our Underrated series.
Erik Abriss, Vulture, 10th July 2018Video: John Cleese on newspapers and leaving the UK
John Cleese has said he is heading to the Caribbean - Nevis to be exact. The Monty Python star said it's down to a lack of trust in the newspapers; "it's the lying and the triviality that I object to". In this Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, he shows her just how little trust he has.
Emily Maitlis, BBC, 10th July 2018A Special Evening with John Cleese review
John Cleese famously embarked on a series of solo performances in the UK in 2011 entitled The Alimony Tour, undertaken to fund an expensive divorce. Last night's one-off was a preview of a new work raising money for a very different cause - Hacked Off, the organisation campaigning for a free and accountable press.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 9th July 2018John Cleese blasts the BBC in lecture on stupidity
The Fawlty Towers star rails against the government, the BBC and British newspapers in stage appearance for Hacked Off.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 9th July 2018Edinburgh performer produced by John Cleese
This stand-up comedy show features two USA comedians; one has over 100 million YouTube views, the other has a famous Dad.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th July 2018John Cleese hits back at BBC boss
John Cleese has accused the BBC of "social engineering" after its head of comedy said Monty Python's white Oxbridge males were out of step with modern television.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 21st June 2018Hold The Sunset to return for Series 2
John Cleese has confirmed in a tweet that Hold The Sunset is to return for a second series.
British Comedy Guide, 11th May 2018