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John Cleese: I cannot be funny, I have no money

08.05.09
John Cleese's dreams of turning A Fish Called Wanda into a West End hit are being hampered by his struggle to keep up divorce payments.... more

Fawlty Towers star Cleese bemoans state of TV comedy

06.05.09
The golden age of British TV comedy has passed, John Cleese said... more

Pink Panther is pointless

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In possibly the most excruciating comedy of the year, Steve Martin reprises his role as Inspector Clouseau and hunts the missing Pink Panther.... more

It's Basil False-teeth

11.02.09
Here's John Cleese sporting probably the only jewellery in the world that you need both silver polish and toothpaste to clean.... more

Don’t blame middle class for Britain’s learning gap

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Spanish worker dubbed 'Manuel' sues over taunts

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Bloggers flock to Twitter on social website

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Twitter, the online "microblogging" site, has increased its traffic tenfold in the last year... more

Stone-faced Keanu in Day the Earth Stood Still

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Igor is in world of its own

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Best films in London this half-term

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Robin & Rowan celebrate Prince's sixtieth

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Private head quits to run new academy

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John Cleese gets mobbed by fans... and he doesn't even have to do a silly walk

02.09.08
Actor John Cleese still has plenty fans, judging by the mob that greeted him as he walked around London today. The comic genius was mobbed by a brace of fans clutching memorabilia, and he didn't even have to do one of his silly walks in order to be recognised.... more

Basil serves up laughter in Faulty Towers

14.08.08
A three-course lunch at an elegant restaurant in Drummond Street becomes a cross between school dinners and national service in Faulty Towers.... more

John Cleese's Basil Fawlty-style rant at his ex wife and mother - 'I thought I'd never get rid of her'

24.07.08
During a talk which was supposed to focus on raising money for conservation work, John Cleese launched a tirade against his estranged third wife. ... more

John Cleese's fling with a blonde HALF his age

19.07.08
Monty Python star John Cleese is dating a blonde magazine executive half his age.... more

Our divorceymoon! What happened when Cleese and Winner invaded Switzerland on a six-day road trip

19.07.08
The pair set off on a six-day road trip to Switzerland to consolidate their extraordinary bond over fondues, lake views and somewhat lively debates over directions – or lack of them.... more

Fright in the night: Anne Robinson's scary face turns heads at Sir David Frost's summer party

10.07.08
Anne Robinson may have at least £9,000 worth of plastic surgery, but last night it didn't exactly appear to be money well spent.... more

Battle of the unlikely lads is FA Cup Final to savour

16.05.08
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Squeezing the monster dry

28.06.07
The third Shrek film has its moments, but maker Dreamworks now seems more intent on getting every last dollar out of the franchise than telling a good story.... more

This little piggy is destined to be dinner

08.02.07
A skilful adaptation of the classic children's book Charlotte's Web features the voices of various Hollywood luminaries including Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford and John Cleese.... more

Pythons on parade

18.10.06
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Always look on the knight side

17.10.06
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Have you got the winning script?

22.09.06
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