John Cleese
- 85 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Sybil 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 2023John Cleese won't be thrashing a car with a branch in Fawlty Towers revival, says daughter
John Cleese won't thrash a car with a branch in the new Fawlty Towers, his daughter says.
She said of her dad: "He won't be doing as much crazy physical, comedic things as before but you never know what you might see him do."
Alex Diaz, The Sun, 11th February 2023John Cleese's Fawlty Towers reboot might not be 'anti-woke' - but it's still a terrible idea
A reboot of the classic Seventies sitcom won't just be a disappointment, says Louis Chilton. It proves that absolutely nothing is sacred.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 10th February 2023They're already laughing at his Fawlty Towers remake - but for the wrong reasons
Even former Python Eric Idle appears not be sure.
Tom Leonard, Daily Mail, 10th February 2023Fawlty Towers' return is a stroke of genius - and the BBC have made a big mistake
Basil Fawlty is returning to screens and I could not be more excited.
Joshua Rom, The Sun, 9th February 2023Carol Cleveland shares concern over Fawlty Towers revival
She said: "I'm amazed. I'm no spring chicken at 81. John is 83, which in reality would be too old to run a hotel. I can't see it matching the original, but maybe it's not meant to," but added: "I'm delighted it's coming back and I can't wait to see it."
Peter Robertson, The Mirror, 8th February 2023New Fawlty Towers is doomed to failure
Bitter old John Cleese hasn't been funny since the 80s and PC mob will ruin it.
Ally Ross, The Sun, 8th February 2023