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John Cleese Hates People Who 'Think They Invented Kindness'
John Cleese is annoyed by "woke" people who "think they have invented kindness".The 84-year-old Monty Python star has reflected on his time working on GB News show 'The Dinosaur Hour', which ran for 10 episodes...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 May 2024
John Cleese: I Watch Very Little Comedy
John Cleese watches "very little comedy".The 84-year-old star has revived his iconic sitcom 'Fawlty Towers' for a new stage play in London but has lamented the lack of rib-tickling shows that are available for modern...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 May 2024
'It Wasn't Pleasant': John Cleese Had 'Breakdown' After Third Divorce
John Cleese had “suicidal thoughts” after the end of his third marriage.The 84-year-old comedy legend admitted to having a “breakdown” some time after he split from Alyce Faye Eichelberger, who he was ordered to pay...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 April 2024
John Cleese 'Was Contacted By Graham Chapman's Spirit'
John Cleese has claimed he was contacted by Graham Chapman from beyond the grave.The 84-year-old comedian has revealed he hired a psychic to help him "explore his consciousness" only to receive a message from his...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 March 2024
Miriam Margolyes Wants To Retire In Italy
Miriam Margolyes has her eyes set on Italy for retirement.The 82-year-old actress, who is best known for her role in the ‘Harry Potter’ series as Professor Sport, has houses in London, Kent, Australia and Italy,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 December 2023
John Cleese Is 'Too Old' To Worry About Being Cancelled
John Cleese is "not bothered about getting cancelled".The Monty Python star has warned the trend to boycott people with controversial opinions makes people "more literal-minded" and so it has got harder to be funny and...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 October 2023
Michael Palin Reveals 'Sincere' Reaction From Monty Python Co-stars After Wife Helen's Death
Michael Palin received "very touching" and sincere reactions from his former Monty Python co-stars after his wife's death.The 80-year-old actor - who was part of the iconic comedy troupe alongside John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 September 2023
John Cleese Turned Down Chance To Write Abba Musical
ABBA star Benny Andersson says John Cleese turned down the chance to write a book and musical with the pop group.The 76-year-old singer and his songwriting partner Bjorn Ulvaeus met Cleese whilst on a trip...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 December 2022
John Cleese Is Joining Gb News
John Cleese has joined GB News. The former Monty Python star is teaming up with comedian Andrew Doyle to present a show on the news channel and warned viewers to be prepared to be "shocked"...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2022
Bryan Adams To Be Inducted Into Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Bryan Adams is set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.The '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You' hitmaker - who released his 15th studio album, 'So Happy It Hurts', today...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2022
Paramount Acquire Rights To Spamalot
Paramount Pictures have acquired the right to the 'Spamalot' movie adaptation.The proposed project has been taken by up the studio from Fox to bring the popular Monty Python musical to the big screen.The film has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2021
John Cleese To Star In Father Christmas Is Back
John Cleese, Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammar are to star in 'Father Christmas Is Back'.The trio have joined the cast of the festive family comedy, which is being directed by Philippe Martinez and Mick Davis.The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2020
John Cleese Says Mark Twain Told 'The Greatest Joke Of All Time'
John Cleese thinks Mark Twain is responsible for the ''greatest joke'' ever told.The 80-year-old actor named the iconic writer as one of his dream dinner guests, alongside philosopher David Hume and novelist George Eliot, whose...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 September 2020
John Cleese Says He's 'Very Confused About Toppling Statues'
John Cleese feels ''very confused about toppling statues''.The 80-year-old comedy star has questioned the recent trend of removing or defacing statues of historic figures in light of anti-racism protests, with Cleese arguing the issue is...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 June 2020
John Cleese Delighted To Have 'No Obligation' To Monty Python
John Cleese is ''delighted'' to have ''no obligation'' to carry on with 'Monty Python' following the death of Terry Jones.The 80-year-old comic reunited with Terry - who did in January aged 77 - Michael Palin,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 June 2020
Neil Innes Left Entire £360k Estate To His Wife
Neil Innes left his entire £360,000 estate to his wife.The 'Monty Python' star passed away suddenly in December at the age of 75 and probate records show he has given his entire £360,000 fortune to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 May 2020
John Cleese Leaving Britain In Protest At Brexit Debate
British comedy legend John Cleese has announced that he’s upping sticks to quit Britain and move to the Caribbean, in protest over the media debate regarding Brexit.The 78 year old ‘Monty Python’ star, a long-time...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 July 2018
Terry Gilliam Describes Himself As A "Black Lesbian" As He Hits Back In Diversity Debate
Filmmaker and comedian Terry Gilliam has lashed out at comments made regarding diversity during a BBC debate that referenced ‘Monty Python’.In June this year, the BBC’s controller of comedy commissioning, Shane Allen, was discussing the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 July 2018
John Cleese To Return To Bbc For First Sitcom In Nearly 40 Years
Comedy legend John Cleese is set to star in his first BBC sitcom in nearly four decades, having once vowed never to work with the British national broadcaster again.The 77 year old former ‘Monty Python’...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2017
John Cleese Will Star In New Batman Film, Justice League
Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese is to appear in the new Batman film, Justice League. The comedy icon will star alongside Batman and Superman themselves, Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in addition to Amy Adams,...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2017
Michael Palin: "The Pythons Will Rally Round Terry Jones"
Michael Palin has said that Terry Jones can count on his fellow Pythons to rally around him following his diagnosis with dementia and speech-limiting aphasia.Last month Jones revealed he had been diagnosed with the devastating...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 October 2016
John Cleese "In Talks" For New Bbc Sitcom
John Cleese is reportedly in talks to make a surprise return to the BBC, in a sitcom specially written for the comedy legend. His return to the BBC would be a shock to fans as...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 August 2016
John Cleese Considering Legal Action Against Australian Theatre Company For 'Fawlty Towers' "Rip Off"
John Cleese is reportedly considering taking legal action against an Australian theatre company for what he believes is a “brazen, utterly shameless rip-off” of his legendary ‘70s sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’.‘Faulty Towers the Dining Experience’, operated...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2016
Hotel That Inspired 'Fawlty Towers' Is Demolished
The seaside hotel in Torquay that inspired John Cleese to make the iconic BBC sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ is to be demolished in order to make way for the construction of retirement homes.Cleese, who co-created the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 March 2016
Brains Behind British Tv Hit The Fall & Rise Of Reginald Perrin Dead At 80
The 80-year-old humorist also wrote sketches for comedians Ken Dodd and Frankie Howerd, and penned 20 novels. But he'll best be remembered for the Perrin series in the 1970s, in which the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 August 2015
John Cleese Completes Alimony Payments To Ex-wife
The Monty Python star split from Eichelberger in 2008 after 16 years of marriage, and the divorce settlement included an annual handout of more than $960,000 (£600,000) over seven years, in addition to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 July 2015
Monty Python Stars Team Up For U.s. Tour
The veteran comedians, who reunited with the rest of the troupe for a series of comeback shows last year (14), are now heading out on the road as a duo. A statement...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
John Cleese 'Irritated' By Fans
John Cleese gets ''very irritated'' when fans ask to take pictures with him.The 'Monty Python' star has confessed he hates being asked to pose for photos by members of the public and always refuses to...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2015
John Cleese To Put Down Roots In Britain After Monaco Exit
The Monty Python star moved away after he was ordered to hand over $19.2 million (£12 million) to his ex-wife Alyce Eichelberger as part of a divorce settlement. Cleese, who remarried in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 May 2015
Maisie Williams, 'Game Of Thrones'' Arya Stark, To Guest Star In 'Doctor Who'.
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams will guest star in Doctor Who when it returns to our screens this autumn. The BBC announced the news on their blog on Monday (30th March).Maisie Williams will guest...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2015
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