English comedian and actor (born 1939)
Q Manivannan loses bid to become rector of St Andrews University: The result follows an intervention by Monty Python founder John Cleese, a former rector of the ...
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John Cleese urges St Andrews University students not to vote for Q Manivannan as rector
Full story: John Cleese urges St Andrews University students not to vote for Q Manivannan as rector
John Cleese urges St Andrews students to vote against Q Manivannan as rector: The actor and comedian, a former rector, accused the Green MSP of trying to ...
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'Monty Python' legend John Cleese doubles down after incendiary posts about Islam spark UK complaint
nypost.com/2026/10/03/entertainment/monty-python-legend-john-cleese-doubles-down-after-incidiary-posts-about-islam/
Monty Python's John Cleese on his favourite Toronto prank — and what's so funny about King Charles
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John Cleese responds after being told he isn't 'welcome in Birmingham'
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Michael Palin addresses Monty Python co-star John Cleese’s ‘bewildering’ behaviour: ‘He’s so inconsistent’
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/michael-palin-john-cleese-monty-python-b3051735.html
John Cleese attacks BBC after offensive Mitchell and Webb sketches cut from iPlayer
metro.co.uk/2026/09/21/bbc-removes-11-offensive-mitchell-webb-sketches-no-longer-work-today-29640880/
bedfordtoday.co.uk Sep 15
John Cleese and The Holy Grail screening coming to Bedford this week: Just over 50 years after it first galloped onto cinema screens, Monty Python and the Holy ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/your-world/john-cleese-and-the-holy-grail-screening-coming-to-bedford-this-week-9053995
Monty Python: Idle earned $16 million with Spamalot: Eric Idle earned $16 million with «Spamalot» - | he gave each of his fellow Pythons a million ...
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John Cleese's 'clueless' verdict on Newcastle hotel after staying in 'very cold bedroom'
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bedfordtoday.co.uk Sep 09
John Cleese and The Holy Grail coming to Bedford Corn Exchange: Just over 50 years after it first galloped onto cinema screens, Monty Python and the Holy Grail ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/your-world/john-cleese-and-the-holy-grail-coming-to-bedford-corn-exchange-9002135
John Cleese and Miriam Margolyes reignite 'venomous' 60-year feud: John Cleese and Miriam Margolyes have reignited a "venomous" feud after 60 years.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26513013.john-cleese-miriam-margolyes-reignite-venomous-60-year-feud/
50? Moi? How The Muppets rocked the world with anarchy, nonsense and the inimitable Miss Piggy
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/05/50-moi-how-the-muppets-rocked-the-world-with-anarchy-nonsense-and-the-inimitable-miss-piggy
BBC The One Show thrown into chaos just minutes in as fans fume 'this is painful'
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bbc-one-show-thrown-chaos-34480316
John Cleese asks who Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne are in toe-curling live TV moment
metro.co.uk/2026/08/19/john-cleese-asks-roman-kemp-lauren-laverne-toe-curling-live-tv-moment-29409088/
John Cleese denies 'Islamophobic' claims after backlash over his comments about Muslims
standard.co.uk/showbiz/john-cleese-denies-islamophobic-claims-muslims-b1293164.html
Monty Python actor John Cleese in Newcastle during UK tour: A legendary English actor will be in Newcastle as part of a UK tour next month.
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26484435.monty-python-actor-john-cleese-newcastle-uk-tour/
Stephen A. Smith, John McEnroe reportedly in talks to revive Andy Rooney segment on ’60 Minutes’
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Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales leaves more than £3m in will: The actress died in October last year,
standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/basil-andrew-sachs-london-john-cleese-bbc-b1293373.html
‘60 Minutes’ Courts Anti-Woke Comics to Be New Andy Rooney: Nick Bilton is looking to revive a popular segment with the help of some big names.
thedailybeast.com/60-minutes-courts-anti-woke-comics-to-be-new-andy-rooney/
John Cleese says he isn't racist but 'some cultures are better than others': The Monty Python star, 86, has become increasingly outspoken on social media in ...
metro.co.uk/2026/07/29/john-cleese-says-isnt-racist-some-cultures-better-others-29250280/
Den of Geek Aug 09
John Cleese Blames Eric Idle for ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s Worst Scene: Monty Python’s behind-the-scenes drama continues
cracked.com/article_48235_john-cleese-blames-eric-idle-for-monty-python-and-the-holy-grails-worst-scene.html
Den of Geek Aug 07
Here’s Who Terry Gilliam Despises the Most (And It’s Not Someone in Monty Python)
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Den of Geek Aug 05
John Lennon Would Rather Have Been in Monty Python Than the Beatles: Lennon had a borderline John Cleese fixation
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Den of Geek Aug 04
John Lennon Would Rather Have Been in Monty Python Than the Beatles: Lennon had a borderline John Cleese fixation
cracked.com/article_44836_john-lennon-would-rather-have-been-in-monty-python-than-the-beatles.html
Den of Geek Aug 03
Eric Idle Says Reading About John Cleese Is Bad for His Health: A reunion seems more than a little unlikely at this point
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Den of Geek Jul 16
John Cleese Doesn’t Actually Understand Why ‘Fawlty Towers’ Offends People: It’s not because broadcasters don’t want to piss off Germany
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Den of Geek Jul 31
Before Winning an Oscar, Kevin Kline Was Warned About Getting Involved With ‘These Monty Python People’
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Dawn French pays heartbreaking tribute following death of 'beautiful' friend of 30 years
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Den of Geek Jul 29
Monty Python’s In-Studio Sketches Sometimes Played to Complete Silence: Not everyone got the Pythons right away
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Basil Fawlty star John Cleese on UK village campaign for independence: Basil Fawlty star John Cleese has backed a UK village's campaign for independence.
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26409339.basil-fawlty-star-john-cleese-uk-village-campaign-independence/
Den of Geek Jul 10
John Cleese Blames Wokeness for Derailing His Reboot of ‘A Fish Called Wanda’: What else could be the problem?
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Den of Geek Jul 12
John Cleese Blames Wokeness for Derailing His Reboot of ‘A Fish Called Wanda’: What else could be the problem?
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Pete Davidson, John Cleese and Tiffany Haddish lead JFL Toronto lineup: Pete Davidson is set to perform at Just For Laughs Toronto this fall.
cp24.com/news/entertainment/2026/07/08/pete-davidson-john-cleese-and-tiffany-haddish-lead-jfl-toronto-lineup/
Nasty bite is nothing Major for ex-PM John: Plus: Lord Kinnock has his say about No 10; Gianni Infantino gets mail; and John Cleese tells us a secret
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Paid articlePaywall Comedy legend John Cleese talks on success of the Fawlty Towers play: In an interview with Richard Barber John Cleese spoke about the runaway success of Fawlty ...
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Den of Geek Jul 04
John Cleese Blames Eric Idle for ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s Worst Scene: Monty Python’s behind-the-scenes drama continues
cracked.com/article_48235_john-cleese-blames-eric-idle-for-monty-python-and-the-holy-grails-worst-scene.html
Make Your Day Jul 15
Fury as John Cleese makes 'Monty Python' jab at Durham Miners' Gala: John Cleese’s social media 'Monty Python' jibe about this year’s Durham Miners’ ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26282668.fury-john-cleese-makes-monty-python-jab-durham-miners-gala/
OpinionDiabetic Foot Ulcers Are Driving a Wound Care Revolution Beyond Bed Rest: “Doctors kept telling me, ‘Try to stay off it,’ which proved rather difficult ...
newsweek.com/diabetic-foot-ulcers-are-driving-a-wound-care-revolution-beyond-bed-rest-12192830
The Spectator Jul 02
How to rescue English cricket: There was always something of John Cleese’s Sir Lancelot about Ben Stokes, ever eager for a flamboyant rescue mission in his own ...
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ekathimerini.com Jun 28
John Cleese: ‘In comedy, you make fun of everyone’: Who doesn’t remember the hilarious scene with the incurably optimistic Black Knight from “Monty Python and ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1307658/john-cleese-in-comedy-you-make-fun-of-everyone/
John Cleese's Fawlty Towers - The Play comes to Oxford in July: Starring veteran TV and stage actor Paul Nicholas, and former Strictly Come Dancing champion ...
banburyguardian.co.uk/your-world/john-cleeses-fawlty-towers-the-play-comes-to-oxford-in-july-8757418
Recreating the genius of Fawlty Towers on stage: The response to John Cleese's Fawlty Towers – The Play has been phenomenal, says Joanne Clifton who is on the ...
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Den of Geek Jun 06
Eric Idle Says Reading About John Cleese Is Bad for His Health: A reunion seems more than a little unlikely at this point
cracked.com/article_47536_eric-idle-says-reading-about-john-cleese-is-bad-for-his-health.html
Devon Live Jun 13
100 pictures show Torbay's 1970s tourism boom: It was a golden time with the Bay packed to the rafters with holidaymakers
devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/gallery/100-pictures-show-torbays-fabulous-11001299
Life of Brian actor John Cleese tears into North Yorkshire Police's 'disgraceful' treatment of Christian PCSO
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/life-of-brian-actor-john-cleese-tears-into-north-yorkshire-polices-disgraceful-treatment-of-christian-pcso-8663708
Watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the legend John Cleese himself: Come on… we all need a laugh! Tickets have just gone on sale for the one and only John ...
newburytoday.co.uk/lifestyle/watch-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-with-the-legend-john-c-9467942/
3 Comedies That Made ‘Died Laughing’ a Literal Cause of Death: Killing, in the context of comedy, is generally considered to be a good thing—except when viewers ...
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John Cleese to embark on tour celebrating Monty Python And The Holy Grail: The 86-year-old will host a 45-minute Q and A with fans after a screening of the ...
expressandstar.com/whats-on/showbiz/john-cleese-to-embark-on-tour-celebrating-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail-8642636
John Cleese, Jimmy Carr, Lenny Henry, and Ed Gamble are now all among the acts set to appear at Watford Colosseum soon.
Which upcoming show in the town are ... Show more
Den of Geek May 25
Eric Idle’s Daughter Helped Him Decide Which Monty Python Jokes Are Too Offensive Now
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BBC’s new boss faces question: what has it ever done for viewers?: Matt Brittin, who starts work today, will repeat a question asked by John Cleese in 1985 when ...
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Fawlty Towers actress Claire Nielson who starred alongside John Cleese dies aged 89
thesun.co.uk/tv/39024528/claire-nielson-fawlty-towers-dies/
ekathimerini.com May 21
John Cleese to headline SNF Nostos: British comedy icon John Cleese is headlining the 2026 edition of SNF Nostos at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural ...
ekathimerini.com/culture/1304441/john-cleese-to-headline-snf-nostos/
Den of Geek May 18
Eric Idle Blasts John Cleese for Cutting This Classic Sketch From Monty Python’s Reunion
cracked.com/article_48777_eric-idle-blasts-john-cleese-for-cutting-this-classic-sketch-from-monty-pythons-reunion.html
Fawlty Towers - The Play at Hull New Theatre - Review: 'Expect mayhem with a moose head and a rogue rat'
hulldailymail.co.uk/whats-on/reviews/fawlty-towers-play-hull-new-10963706
Liam Neeson Joins John Cleese in Matthew Modine Fantasy Romance 'The Splendid Thing'
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Den of Geek May 04
John Cleese Blames Eric Idle for ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’s Worst Scene: Monty Python’s behind-the-scenes drama continues
cracked.com/article_48235_john-cleese-blames-eric-idle-for-monty-python-and-the-holy-grails-worst-scene.html
Fawlty Towers creator John Cleese: 'I don't need the validation of a knighthood': John Cleese tells Richard Barber about Fawlty Towers – The Play ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/fawlty-towers-creator-john-cleese-i-dont-need-the-validation-of-a-knighthood-7429686
Devon Live Apr 15
John Cleese returns to Torquay for the first time in over 50 years as Fawlty Towers comes home 🔥
Fawlty Towers – The Play comes to Milton Keynes Theatre this April: John Cleese said: “I’m thrilled with the top-class group of comedy actors that we've ...
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Devon Live Apr 14
The legend that is John Cleese has arrived in Devon🥳
The actor is in town for the opening showing of Fawlty Towers - The Play, in Torquay tonight ... Show more
Don't mention the war but do mention this stunning Fawlty Towers reboot at Hall for Cornwall
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Tavistock Times Gazette Apr 15
A riot of rage, rudeness and relentless laughter: Neil Edwards checks into to one of Torquay’s most infamous hotel
tavistock-today.co.uk/news/entertainment/a-riot-of-rage-rudeness-and-relentless-laughter-897438
Laughter all round as Fawlty Towers hits the Lyceum Theatre stage: It’s been fifty years since Fawlty Towers was on our telly screens.
thestar.co.uk/recommended/entertainment/fawlty-towers-sheffield-lyceum-review-6573254
Devon Live Apr 03
Comedy legend John Cleese to attend Fawlty Towers stage play opening night in Torquay
devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/comedy-legend-john-cleese-attend-10898378
John Cleese was a comedy icon – he’s ruining his legacy: Assistant Entertainment Editor Brooke reacts to John Cleese's X posts about diversity ...
metro.co.uk/2026/03/24/john-cleese-a-comedy-icon-ruining-legacy-27642291/
Danny Bayne on playing Basil in Fawlty Towers in Blackpool: Danny Bayne is being totally honest when he reveals what made him want to play eccentric hotelier ...
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Tickets for Fawlty Towers at Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: Fawlty Towers stage adaptation comes to Bradford's Alhambra Theatre. Enjoy John Cleese’s comedy classic ...
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BBC acting legend Tom Georgeson dies unexpectedly as tributes paid to 'one of the greats'
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/bbc-acting-legend-tom-georgeson-36890122
Devon Live Mar 22
Fawlty Towers play returns to Devon town that inspired it all as part of UK tour: John Cleese's West End hit adaptation of the beloved BBC sitcom comes to the ...
devonlive.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/fawlty-towers-play-returns-devon-10878154
80s TV heartthrob unrecognisable after shocked TV viewers do double-take: Former EastEnders actor Paul Nicholas left fans shocked about how different he looked ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/80s-tv-heartthrob-unrecognisable-after-36888802
Checking Back In: John Cleese on the Stage Revival of Fawlty Towers as the Hit West End play comes to The Kings Theatre.
portsmouth.co.uk/arts-and-culture/checking-back-in-john-cleese-on-the-stage-revival-of-fawlty-towers-as-the-hit-west-end-play-comes-to-the-kings-theatre-5973316
Tickets now on sale for Fawlty Towers stage show as beloved comedy hits Blackpool
blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/tickets-now-on-sale-for-fawlty-towers-stage-show-as-beloved-comedy-hits-blackpool-5632556
ComingSoon by Mandatory Mar 09
Kenan Thompson & John Cleese’s 2021 Comedy Movie Hits Netflix Today: A 2021 comedy movie starring both Kenan Thompson and John Cleese is officially making its ...
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Opinion'Signs of frustration on North West Relief Road' - Your letters, plus when John Cleese filmed in a Shropshire field
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