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BBC's Fawlty Towers set for comeback with John Cleese at helm

John Cleese will return to his role as Basil Fawlty

Liverpool Echo

Fawlty Towers to be revived by BBC with John Cleese to return alongside daughter

The Fawlty Towers reboot will feature dramatic hotelier Basil trying to navigate the modern world.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

Manchester Evening News

Fawlty Towers to be rebooted with John Cleese and his daughter

‘Spinal Tap’ filmmaker Rob Reiner is also involved

The Independent UK

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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Fawlty Towers to be revived starring John Cleese and his daughter

The tales of highly-strung hotelier Basil Fawlty amused viewers for two series in the 1970s

Wales Online

Fawlty Towers set for revival with John Cleese and his daughter Camilla

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

Evening Standard

Fawlty Towers: John Cleese to reboot series with daughter

The much-loved comedy series is set to return with the father-daughter pairing taking on a boutique hotel

The Guardian - US

Michael Palin on his first TV job in Bristol, Monty Python’s legacy and the future of comedy

We spoke to the comedian and actor ahead of his festival appearance here

Bristol Post

Perth hotel slammed in reviews weeks before fire tragedy where three people died

A number of scathing reviews of Perth's New County Hotel, where three people died on Monday, were left on Tripadvisor over the past few weeks.

Daily Record

Baseball quiz: And now for something completely different ...

Let’s put statistics and trivia aside and see if you can name the author of these baseball quotes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Monty Python's 'Mr Teabag' silly walk could help you lose weight quickly

The silly walking style made famous by the comedy troupe is actually vigorous exercise

Liverpool Echo

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The Independent UK

John Cleese mocked for asking why BBC doesn’t show Monty Python

‘You decided to give the exclusive rights to Netflix, you faded light bulb’

Daily Mirror

John Cleese ridiculed for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python in 'two decades'

Monty Python's John Cleese seems to have forgotten the comedy troupe sold the rights to Netflix - where fans can stream much of the back catalogue including four series of Flying Circus and films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian

The Independent UK

John Cleese mocked for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python ‘for over a decade’

‘You decided to give the exclusive rights to Netflix, you faded light bulb’

Reason

John Cleese on How Wokeness Smothers Creativity

The Monty Python legend on giving offense and getting laughs

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The Independent UK

‘I hadn’t quite realised how rude I was being’: Miriam Margolyes says she was ‘shocked’ when Queen told her to ‘be quiet’

‘I was waffling on when she was talking to somebody else,’ said actor

ABC News

Australia's Emu War spawns feature film, jokes and memes 90 years on

Ninety years ago, the Australian military failed in its efforts to exterminate 20,000 emus ravaging WA farmland. The Emu War has since spawned jokes, memes and an upcoming feature film starring John Cleese.

Reason

What Was Your Favorite Reason Video of 2022? And How Can You Get More of Them?

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Irish Mirror

Ireland Christmas TV guide as TG4 confirms line-up of festive movies including all-time classics

TG4 have just released the lineup of films they'll be showing over the holidays and there are a few Christmas crackers in store. Which ones will you be watching this year?

The Independent UK

Monty Python star Eric Idle dismisses Dave Chappelle complaints on ‘cancel culture’

Idle also criticised Bill Maher for ‘moaning’ about his audience

The Independent UK

Monty Python star Eric Idle dismisses Dave Chappelle complaints on ‘cancel culture’

Idle also criticised Bill Maher for ‘moaning’ about his audience

Irish Mirror

Bono jokingly acts as Alex Scott's PA in backstage clip at Graham Norton Show

The U2 singer felt she was the star of the show

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