BCG Features
Win a bundle of iconic pre-Python sketch shows
Friday 27th September 2019
This feature refers to an event that has now finished.
Featuring the stars of Monty Python's Flying Circus and The Goodies, and pre-dating both comedies, the landmark 1967 sketch shows Do Not Adjust Your Set and At Last The 1948 Show have been fully restored for new DVD releases. We have three bundles of both titles to give away.
Monty Python at 50 at the BFI
Sunday 1st September 2019
A look at the BFI's September 2019 season celebrating Monty Python's Flying Circus, just ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Hold The Sunset interviews
Sunday 18th February 2018
The cast of new sitcom Hold The Sunset discuss their roles in the show.
The making of Fawlty Towers
Sunday 18th September 2016
Fawlty Towers is 41 years-old. Here we look back at how a rude Torbay hotel owner inspired John Cleese and Connie Booth to create one of Britain's best loved sitcoms, and what Basil is up to nowadays.
John Cleese book tour announced
Wednesday 10th September 2014
John Cleese is to tour the UK in a series of live shows connected to his autobiography.
John Cleese signs autobiography deal
Monday 8th October 2012
Python and Fawlty Towers star John Cleese has become the latest in a long line of comic names to sign a deal to publish his autobiography.
Press Clippings
John Cleese on Monty Python, Terry Jones and farce
Now, at the age of 80, Cleese has made his stage-writing debut with Bang Bang!, based on a classic French farce written by Georges Feydeau, starring Tessa Peake-Jones and Wendi Peters.
Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 16th March 2020John Cleese offers online coversations for £235
John Cleese is offering fans the chance to 'meet' him via video call for up to £235 a pop.
Chortle, 2nd March 2020Streaming with laughter: 50 best stand-up comedy shows
From Bill Hicks to Hannah Gadsby, Dave Chappelle to Josie Long - here are 50 specials you can watch right now.
Paul Fleckney, Harriet Gibsone, Ellen E Jones, Brian Logan and Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 22nd February 2020John Cleese interview
John Cleese's new comedy is coming to Wolverhampton. Here he discusses his stage writing debut, losing Terry Jones and why he no longer watches TV.
James Driver-Fisher, The Express and Star, 15th February 2020A Fish Called Wanda feature:
Is A Fish Called Wanda still funny?
A restored version of the 1988 heist farce screens at the Berlin Film Festival later this month, and what works has as much to do with the craft of John Cleese and director Charles Crichton as the squashed lapdogs and swallowed fish, says Geoffrey Macnab.
Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 7th February 2020Rehearsals begin for John Cleese show Bang Bang!
Rehearsals have begun at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for John Cleese's new comedy show Bang Bang!.
Rebecca Sayce, The Express and Star, 4th February 2020BBC: far from perfect but has given us great comedy
The daft ditties of Glasgow's Ivor Cutler and Monty Python's Ministry of Silly Walks might never have seen the light 'without the BBC, writes Aidan Smith.
Aidan Smith, The Scotsman, 28th January 2020Monty Python's Flying Circus review:
Review: Monty Python's Flying Circus, series 2 Blu-Ray
This Series 2 box-set review was being written when news of Terry Jones' passing broke on 22 January 2020, so it seems only fitting to single out his contribution to Monty Python as a founding member.
Dan Owen, Frame Rated, 27th January 2020