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John Cleese

John Cleese

  • 85 years old
  • English
  • Actor and writer

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John Cleese drops huge update on Fawlty Towers reboot with daughter Camilla

John Cleese has dropped a huge update on the upcoming Fawlty Towers reboot with his daughter Camilla.

The former Monty Python star gave a sneak peak to the highly-anticipated show, but there is a twist.

Joshua Rom, The Sun, 1st May 2024

John Cleese: Basil Fawlty would be bewildered by the country England has become - and so am I

As Fawlty Towers returns, its creator considers what has changed - from trans athletes to trigger warnings - and how BBC comedy lost its way.

John Cleese, The Telegraph, 26th April 2024

John Cleese shares staggering £17k secret to 'not looking bad for 84'

John Cleese has revealed he is forking out up to £17,000 a year for an anti-ageing treatment.

The 84-year-old Fawlty Towers star claimed the hefty fee was "worth it if you're buying yourself a few extra years".

Joe Davies, The Sun, 23rd April 2024

John Cleese's Channel 4 cancel culture show has been all but cancelled... by John Cleese's diary

John Cleese: Cancel Me was slated to be produced by Clarkson's Farm outfit Expectation, but nearly three years after being announced, filming has not taken place.

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19th April 2024

Michael Palin on Python arguments

Michael Palin has revealed that the group have always argued. He added that things once got so bad that more than just insults got thrown between John Cleese and Terry Jones.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 15th April 2024

John Cleese: Graham Chapman is speaking to me beyond the grave

John Cleese claims he still communicates with his Monty Python co-star Graham Chapman - who died 35 years ago.

Rod McPhee, The Sun, 19th March 2024

John Cleese challenges Eric Idle on Monty Python's finances

John Cleese has responded to Eric Idle in the growing row over Monty Python's earnings, coming out in support of Terry Gilliam's daughter, Holly.

British Comedy Guide, 14th February 2024

Fawlty Towers to premiere on West End stage

John Cleese has adapted Fawlty Towers as a West End stage show. It'll premiere at London's Apollo Theatre in May.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd February 2024

Monty Python And The Holy Grail returns to cinemas

1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail is returning to cinemas in February to celebrate its 48 and a half year anniversary. Some of the screenings will be quote-a-long editions.

British Comedy Guide, 31st January 2024

Basil Fawlty could have driven me to prison!

Floor manager Tony Guya has been reflecting upon some of the hair-raising details of filming Fawlty Towers.

British Comedy Guide, 13th January 2024

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