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Key FactsJohn Cleese to Host Show Challenging Cancel Culture

Oct 14, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nzz.ch

John Cleese will launch a regular TV program on GB News addressing issues of cancel culture and woke ideology starting in January.

The 82-year-old comedian embraces controversy, having previously faced criticism from woke groups for his provocative humor.

Cleese declined to air the show on the BBC, fearing it would be censored within minutes.

The program aims to oppose intellectual restrictions, censorship, and ideological dogmas in media and society.

Because the BBC today would censor my show after five minutes.
— John Cleese, in an interview with NZZ about his decision to join GB News instead of the BBC