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 defends support of JK Rowling
John Cleese has defended his support of JK Rowling after fans were left disappointed by recent comments the Harry Potter author had made about trans people.
Louise Griffin, Metro, 30th September 2020Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life review:
Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life Blu-ray review
At the final reckoning, Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life is a curate's egg.
Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus, 24th September 2020John Cleese interview
A conversation with the English comedian about artistic inspiration, cultural appropriation, and tabloid journalism.
Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 23rd September 2020Father Christmas Is Back news:
John Cleese to play Father Christmas
John Cleese is to play Santa in Father Christmas Is Back a new festive comedy film which also stars Nathalie Cox, Elizabeth Hurley and Kelsey Grammer.
British Comedy Guide, 15th September 2020Unbiased jokes at the BBC? We've heard that one before
Writers remain sceptical of Tim Davie's plan to limit left-wing laughs, and warn it will be impossible to deliver.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 6th September 2020John Cleese 'walks off' The One Show ahead of interview
Don't worry, he soon came back again.
Megan Davies, Digital Spy, 4th September 2020John Cleese: a woke joke wouldn't be very funny
The Monty Python star has weighed in on the BBC right-wing comedy debate suggesting political correctness "stifles creativity".
Evening Standard, 3rd September 2020Fawlty Towers news:
John Cleese backs Fawlty social distancing campaign
John Cleese is backing a new Basil Fawlty social-distancing campaign with the slogan "2 metres = 1 Basil Fawlty"
The List, 7th August 2020