John Cleese

From war-zone beginnings, the event is now a cornerstone for the global film industry

British writer Emma Forrest on her marriage break up and making her directorial debut with her film Untogether, which stars her ex husband

Cast of seminal comedy TV show detail record attempt and special shows to celebrate

Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam: ‘We didn’t ad-lib because Cleese doesn’t like it’

Father Ted, written by Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan, came second, with I’m Alan Partridge in third

The comedian and actor on his pet hates and staying with the real Basil Fawlty

Musk foresees networks of city tunnels that autonomous vehicles could join at any point

The comedian on her reconciliation with her father – and doing jokes about his ex-wives

Groundbreaking British comedy group produced their last film 35 years ago

Playoff between Fulham and Aston Villa estimated to be worth €200m to the winner

The concession of vital turnovers and penalties proved so costly to England’s hopes

Caveat: The Double Irish reinforced the global stereotype of us as whiskey-swilling loons

Bob Geldof offers support as 9,000 people set to sleep outside in freezing conditions

British and Europeans need to know Border not on table

The actor knows all about standing up for his principles. Can he take that to Westminster?

It’s time to reclaim the phrase that bigots use to criticise tolerant, open-minded discourse

Comedic actor who played Manuel in ‘Fawlty Towers’ dies at London care home aged 86

BBC political satire intrigued civil service with Margaret Thatcher among its fans

A huge amount of effort is needed to get the terrible genie of hate back into the bottle

Farage insists Leave camp has a ‘very strong chance’ of pulling off political upheaval

The director greets questions with a sigh, suffers no fools - and is entirely fascinating

‘One of the funniest writers and performers Britain has ever produced’ - Jennifer Saunders

The Kerry baritone brings energy and a touch of John Cleese to the role of Figaro in Rossini’s classic opera

Friends of comedian say ‘goodnight’ to star for last time after he passes away aged 85

Writer also provided material for the Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper and Ken Dodd

Movies are becoming increasingly graphic in their depiction of sex. For actors, it means some very awkward days at the office

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Review: No ‘Monty Python’, no ‘Fawlty Towers’, no films. Be warned: this is the story of the least interesting phase of John Cleese’s life

‘Reign’ oozes anachronisms; you’ll find a more authentic torture and dark intrigue on ‘Shakedown the Town’

Strut your stuff in a Monty Python-themed endless runner

An instinct for survival in the Alps

Crackers

Chocolates

Puddings

Cheese boards

Cranberry sauce

Four more dates set for London’s O2

Monty Python are re-forming. Is it because they need the money? And what can they offer their fans?

Remaining members to stage a comedy and musical show at London’s O2 arena next year

Five surviving members, including John Cleese and Michael Palin, due to announce move