The actor John Cleese and his daughter Camilla are working on a collaboration of a musical version of A Fish Called Wanda. Cleese has said that he believes Australia to be the ideal venue for the opening night of the musical. The pair is still working (more…)
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A Fish Called Wanda musical to open in Australia
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012Spud Becomes International Hit Thanks to Role of Cleese
Monday, April 23rd, 2012What started out as a low budget film based on John Van Du Ruit’s book about a boy’s introduction to boarding school has turned into an international phenomenon, thanks mostly to the supporting role of John Cleese. (more…)
Author reveals inspiration behind Basil Fawlty and other characters
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012A book written by Eamon Evans reveals the inspiration behind famous characters from films, TV and books. Among the most well-known characters, you will find Basil Fawlty from one of the most respected British comedy shows, Fawlty Towers. (more…)
John Cleese joins Python stars in science fiction comedy
Monday, February 20th, 2012John Cleese will be joining other cast members from the Monty Python movies to appear in a science fiction comedy film. Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones are to collaborate in a new project which will (more…)
Monty python star on being a father again
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012Terry Jones, one of the creators of the infamous comedy show Monty Python, has recently spoken to Day & Night about being a father again. According to the writer and comedian, he has become acclimatised to being a parent at the age of 69, although he has had to get used to not having as much spare time. (more…)
John Cleese turned down the House of Lords to avoid cold weather
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011According to John Cleese, he was once offered a peerage, but turned it down as it would mean spending winter in the UK. Although Cleese has played a number of upper class Britons, he has no regrets at turning down the offer.
Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Cleese admitted (more…)
Divorce agony for Fawlty Towers star
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011John Cleese, co-creator and star of Fawlty Towers and other well-known comedy shows, has spoken of his pain following his divorces. The actor and writer has been married and divorced three times, his first marriage being to Connie Booth. (more…)
Sachsgate part of English lessons for Camden school
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011Pupils at Hampstead School in Camden, North London are to study the transcripts of the messages left on the answer phone of Andrew Sachs, highly respected star of one of Britain’s most loved comedy shows, Fawlty Towers. The actor and his wife Melody had been informed of the school’s intention to use the tapes in English exams for pupils in Year 10. The couple have called for the removal of the tapes from the school. (more…)
Cleese refers to comedy as being in an “unhealthy place”
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011Whilst being interviewed by Christian O’Connell on the Absolute Radio show, John Cleese referred to comedy as being in an “unhealthy place” as the creators of comedy and TV broadcasters are afraid to offend. When asked whether (more…)
John Cleese wanted by the public as the face of bank notes
Thursday, November 10th, 2011John Cleese is among some of the contemporary suggestions made by the public, looking for a face to be displayed on Bank of England bank notes. Cleese is one of several famous names, including Linda Smith, David Beckham and Princess Diana.
A new £50 bank note was issued on Wednesday 2nd November 2011, featuring Matthew Boulton, entrepreneur and James Watt, engineer. Together they produced a steam engine, with their company playing a (more…)