John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 17
Dutch '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 2018John 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 2018