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John Cleese calls BBC comedy executives ‘clowns’ after frustrating meeting

Actor said bosses were ‘stupid’ for being too concerned with causing offence

The Independent UK

John Cleese seemingly quits Twitter as he calls out Elon Musk

He joins growing list of celebrities such as Stephen Fry, Whoopi Goldberg, Elton John, leaving the platform

Evening Standard

John Cleese says ‘goodbye’ to Twitter – but his daughter is unconvinced

‘Thanks for dinner, Elon,’ the Fawlty Towers star said in an apparent final post

The Independent UK

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John Cleese: BBC comedy in parlous state because it is run like a bureaucracy

The comedian said executives often don’t trust talent when it comes to making new shows

Evening Standard

Australia’s emu war: John Cleese outrun in race to shoot movie of how flightless birds thwarted army’s machine guns

An Australian take on how the emu won the 1932 battle premieres this month, before shooting on the UK comedian’s film has begun

The Guardian - AU

John Cleese mocks Australian TV presenter Waleed Aly’s name on air: ‘Is it an anagram?’

John Cleese has landed himself in hot water after he mocked an Australian TV host, asking if his Arabic name was “an anagram”.

Evening Standard

Nine confirms talks with Andrew Probyn as it begins building super bureau in press gallery

Sources say former ABC political editor may be up for dual newspaper and TV role. Plus: West Australian and 10 News First wrongly identify accused murderer

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John Cleese issues ‘apology’ following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’

Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter

The Independent UK

John Cleese issues 'apology' over Fawlty Towers reboot saying: 'I meant no harm'

Cult sitcom, Fawlty Towers, last aired in 1979 and earlier this month, plans were unveiled for a revival

Wales Online

John Cleese issues ‘apology’ following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’

Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter

The Independent UK

John Cleese issues sarcastic apology following backlash to Fawlty Towers reboot: ‘I feel terrible’

Actor is rebooting the Seventies sitcom with his daughter

The Independent UK

John Cleese didn’t tell ex-wife and co-creator Connie Booth about Fawlty Towers reboot

The actress didn't appreciate discovering the news ‘in the papers’

Evening Standard

John Cleese hints Fawlty Towers reboot won't be filmed in original location

John Cleese played hotelier Basil Fawlty in the beloved sitcom Fawlty Towers which ran from 1975 to 1979, and it was announced recently that the actor will reprise the role for a brand new series

Daily Mirror

Fawlty Towers cast where are they now? From co-star divorce to prank call scandal

It first aired back in 1975

Manchester Evening News

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The Conversation

Fawlty Towers reboot: with farces out and 'dramedies' in, audiences could see a darker side of Basil Fawlty

Approaching its 50th anniversary, Fawlty Towers is back in the news, due to the announcement of a reboot where Basil Fawlty is now running a boutique hotel in the Caribbean with his daughter – to be played by Cleese’s real-life daughter, stand-up comedian Camilla Cleese. One question this raises is…

The Independent UK

John 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

Evening Standard

Monty Python star Carol Cleveland doesn’t think Fawlty Towers reboot can ‘match’ original

‘Amazed’ actress says the show may not be as ‘fun’ if it is politically correct

Daily Mirror

John Cleese's Monty Python co-star shares concern over Fawlty Towers revival

Carol Cleveland - who featured in the Monty Python franchise - has shared her thoughts on former co-star John Cleese reprising his role as hotelier Basil Fawlty in the revival of sitcom Fawlty Towers

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Irish Mirror

Fawlty Towers fans have mixed reaction online as iconic UK sitcom set for reboot

Many weren’t happy about the reboot, with one saying: "Connie Booth co-wrote the brilliant original I suspect this will be garbage"

The Independent UK

John 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

The New Daily

German tourists, Manuel’s ‘hamster’, a drunk chef: Can Fawlty Towers reboot deliver?

Iconic 1970s British sitcom Fawlty Towers is set for a sequel starring John Cleese as Basil Fawlty and his daughter Camilla Cleese.

Evening Standard

Fawlty Towers is rebooting: who is its new star, John Cleese’s daughter Camilla Cleese?

Tweets suggest daughter of Monty Python star might not be a progressive influence on Basil Fawlty

Manchester Evening News

Fawlty Towers set for reboot starring John Cleese and his daughter

The original show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC2 for two series in 1975 and 1979

The Independent UK

Fawlty Towers to be rebooted with John Cleese and his daughter

‘Spinal Tap’ filmmaker Rob Reiner is also involved

Daily Mirror

John Cleese to star in NEW series of Fawlty Towers alongside his daughter

Iconic BBC series Fawlty Towers is set to be revived, with original star John Cleese and his daughter Camilla Cleese appearing in the reboot which will see Basil Fawlty attempt to navigate life in the modern world

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