John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Miriam Margolyes scathingly criticises 'poisonous' John Cleese: 'He's an irrelevance'
'Cleese is a puny tadpole of a person,' actor said of Monty Python star.
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 9th September 2023John Cleese: I'm not cutting the Loretta scene from Life Of Brian show
John Cleese has denied reports that the 'Loretta' scene is going to be cut from the stage version of Monty Python's Life Of Brian for fear it's transphobic.
Chortle, 25th May 2023The neutering of Monty Python
Trans activists are even more censorious than fundamentalist Christians, writes Simon Evans.
Simon Evans, Spiked, 24th May 2023Cambridge Footlights introduces 'sensitivity readers', and of course John Cleese isn't happy about it
The Cambridge Footlights - arguably Britain's most prolific hothouse for up-and-coming comedians - has launched a 'sensitivity reading' service so students can check on whether their material might be offensive. The group is keen to stress that the service is optional, and the notes only suggestions.
Chortle, 22nd May 2023Life Of Brian stage show to launch in 2024
John Cleese and Eric Idle have been recently working on the stage show version of Life Of Brian, and have now confirmed it'll launch in London in 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 19th May 2023John Cleese reveals why he can never be cancelled
Cleese explained that it's his ability to do live shows for his fans instead of relying on big commercial networks that's helped him stay relevant.
J. Peterson, Daily Mail, 17th May 2023Sybil dies at the start of the new Fawlty Towers
John Cleese has said that the new version of Fawlty Towers will start with the death of Basil's wife Sybil.
British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2023John Cleese issues "apology"
Cleese tweeted the following which we are guessing is intended to be somewhat comical: "I must apologise I had no idea that the idea of writing a new sitcom with my daughter would cause so much anger and distress I truly meant no harm. Naively I thought it might be fun But I feel terrible about having released this tide of negative emotion. Please forgive me."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2023John Cleese didn't warn me about Fawlty Towers reboot, says Connie Booth
John Cleese's reboot of Fawlty Towers came as a surprise to many - including his ex-wife, who created the original show with him.
Alex Farber, The Times, 13th February 2023John Cleese is our greatest comic - and my new pal
Matthew Syed idolised the Monty Python star for years. Today they regularly meet to chat about philosophy, religion and politics . . . and the new series of Fawlty Towers.
Matthew Syed, The Sunday Times, 12th February 2023