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EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese reveals plot details for Fawlty Towers reboot - killing off major character
The Monty Python star said the new series will open with the death of Basil Fawlty's wife Sybil.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKMonty Python’s The Meaning of Life: Mr Creosote is the ultimate gross-out icon
Few Monty Python sketches have etched themselves into culture quite like the infamous Mr Creosote.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese hits back at critics of Fawlty Towers reboot plans
The Monty Python star implied British critics do not understand comedy.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese's daughter says they're not 'out to get anyone' with Fawlty Towers reboot
'There will be jokes that will be a little bit edgy'
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKMiriam Margolyes calls Leonardo DiCaprio 'very stupid' for dating younger women
The Titanic star is known for prefering women under 25.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKGraham Norton criticises John Cleese for not taking 'accountability' for his 'free speech'
The chat show host said that as a 'man of a certain age' the Monty Python star has said what he liked fro years, without consequence.
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John Cleese calls GB News a 'free speech' channel as he launches new show
The 82-year-old comedian said he had not heard of GB News but that he believed they offered free speech.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese says woke culture is having 'disastrous' impact on creativity in comedy
The actor has shared his thoughts on cancel culture.
CelebrityYahoo Movies UKJohn Cleese signs up for Roman Polanski film 'The Palace'
Mickey Rourke is also set to star in the movie.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKMonty Python returning to British TV for first time in 35 years
Monty Python forms part of That’s TV’s new schedule of classic comedy in response to the soap-focused schedules launched this month by both BBC1 and ITV.
CelebrityYahoo On This Day'Monty Python's Flying Circus' cast: Where are they now?
Monty Python last performed together in 2014, but what did they get up to next after their hit sketch show ended?
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKPiers Morgan brands John Cleese a 'sad old bore' over dig at new TV gig
The Monty Python star questioned Piers Morgan's talent as he responded to news of the presenter moving to Rupert Murdoch's new channel.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese complains about ‘deceptive’ BBC interview
The star said he hadn't agreed to the content of the interview.
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John Cleese under fire for joke about offensive Liverpool stereotype
The Monty Python star implied people from Liverpool are prone to stealing.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese to explore cancel culture in new Channel 4 series
The star has been on the receiving end of editing out scenes from classic comedies.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKBBC airs controversial 'Fawlty Towers' episode 'The Germans' after cutting racist terms
The BBC edited some racist language out of the 70s sitcom.
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John Cleese pokes fun at Hank Azaria's apology for Apu on 'The Simpsons'
Cleese said he was sorry for 'any distress' caused.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKThe stars who snubbed British honours
The celebrities who've said 'no' to having their achievements recognised by the Queen.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKMonty Python's John Cleese under fire over 'transphobic' tweet
The British star defended JK Rowling, adding a few questionable jokes about gender identity to the mix.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKPiers Morgan defends JK Rowling as one of the 'most woke people' you could meet
Piers Morgan defended the Harry Potter author after she was criticised by for comments perceived to be anti-trans.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese defends signing letter of support for JK Rowling in transphobia row
'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling has denied she is transphobic.
EntertainmentPA Media: EntertainmentJohn Cleese: Monty Python wouldn’t get commissioned today
The actor and comedian said TV executives 'don't know what they are doing’.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKNetflix removes blackface scene from comedy 'Peep Show'
Streaming giant Netflix has removed a blackface scene from sitcom Peep Show.
CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese 'baffled' by debate over JK Rowling tweet
The actor asked his Twitter followers to help him understand the situation.
EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UKJohn Cleese criticises decision to remove 'Fawlty Towers' episode from UKTV
The actor played hotel manager Basil Fawlty in the 70s comedy.
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