BBC archive release marks 50th anniversary of Monty Python
Monty Python’s Flying Circus first aired on 5th October 1969 on BBC One and went on to run for four series.
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BBC Comedy continue to Hold the Sunset for second outing
Hold The Sunset begins production for second series.
Alison Steadman, John Cleese and Jason Watkins star in Hold the Sunset
The beeb comedy, previously announced as Edith, will soon occupy a Sunday night slot on BBC One.
Alison Steadman, John Cleese and Jason Watkins to star in BBC comedy Edith
Alison Steadman, John Cleese and Jason Watkins to star in BBC sitcom, Edith.
Fawlty Towers’ Andrew Sachs dies
The actor passed away November 23 aged 86, family and friends gathered at his funeral yesterday in North London.
Mary Berry, John Cleese, Stephen Fry and Caitlin Moran shortlisted for literary accolades
Some of the UK’s best-loved personalities including Mary Berry, John Cleese, Stephen Fry and Caitlin Moran have joined the list of commercially and critically acclaimed authors nominated for this year’s Specsavers National Book Awards in association with Books Are My Bag.
Ratings are Gold for Monty Python
The highly-anticipated live broadcast from the O2 of the final ever performance of the Monty Python Live (mostly): One Down Five to Go stage show, proved a ratings smash-hit for UKTV channel Gold last night with over 700,000 individuals tuning in, making it the highest ever rating commission for Gold (live viewing), and staying in Twitter’s trending topics through out the night. Stephen Hawking and Mike Myers made special appearances
John Cleese hits out at British Press
Comedy actor John Cleese is the latest in a long line of celebrities to attack certain parts of the British press.
Fawlty Towers special for Gold
In the 1970s everyone wanted to avoid staying at a place like Fawlty Towers, but loved watching others suffer at the hands of Basil.