John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
Press clippings Page 31
Andrew Sachs remembers filming Fawlty Towers in 1975
This is a scene from 'The Builders', the second episode of Fawlty Towers, in which Basil Fawlty [John Cleese] carries me to the hotel dining-room windows in an attempt to explain that he would like them cleaned. I wasn't hurt, but there were instances when I wasn't so lucky.
Andrew Sachs, The Telegraph, 14th March 2014Andrew Sachs: 'John Cleese once hit me so hard'
The actor on Sachsgate, fleeing the Nazis and being thumped by Basil Fawlty.
Tim Lewis, The Observer, 21st February 2014John Cleese interview
Why the latest Monty Python show will be a new experience for John Cleese.
George Palathingal, Sydney Morning Herald, 31st January 2014Simon Pegg joins Monty Python's Absolutely Anything
Simon Pegg has joined the cast of Absolutely Anything, the film in which Monty Python's Terry Jones, John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam provide the voices of alien creatures.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 11th December 2013Audio: John Cleese and Michael Palin on Python Reunion
John Cleese told The Today Programme it has been "extraordinary to have such a positive reaction" since announcing their reunion.
BBC News, 27th November 2013Beware: Reciting Python routines can become a curse
Columnist Charlie Catchpole says Eric Idle, John Cleese and Co were rebellious and fearless. But we simply didn't get it.
Charlie Catchpole, The Mirror, 24th November 2013Video - John Cleese: More Python dates if tickets sell
Following the announcement of the reunion of the legendary Monty Python team, John Cleese has suggested it may not be a one-off performance.
Talking to Andrew Marr, Cleese added the forthcoming arena show would include memorable Python moments and that further shows might be added, depending on ticket sales. Cleese added the team would be "having fun" while 'paying off Terry Jones' mortgage'.
Andrew Marr, BBC News, 24th November 2013Michael Palin to host Today Programme with John Cleese
The two Monty Python members will discuss The Life of Brian during the guest editing of The Today Programme between Christmas and New Year.
Alice Vincent, The Telegraph, 20th November 2013'Golden age' of comedy is over says Cleese
Comic John Cleese says he fears after 50 years in the industry that the 'golden age' of comedy is over and being funny is the hardest thing in the world.
Claire Carter, The Telegraph, 5th November 2013TV review: The Meaning of Monty Python
John Cleese's mini-rant on the changing commissioning priorities of comedy's "executive class" should be required viewing for every TV producer in the land.
Ellen E Jones, The Independent, 24th October 2013