Among their bitter exchanges, Idle has repeatedly claimed that Cleese dismissed the troupe’s longtime manager, Jim Beach, an old friend of Idle’s, and replaced him with Holly Gilliam, the daughter of ...

In 1983, several Monty Python members, including John Cleese, united to make a swashbuckling movie packed with stars that was ...

In May 2024, Monty Python stars Cleese, Palin and Gilliam reunited to celebrate Palin’s 81st birthday, all without Idle there. The comedy troupe was co-founded in 1969 by Idle and Cleese alongside ...

Eric Idle says he hasn’t seen Monty Python co-star John Cleese in 10 years amid feud - The comedy icons have traded public barbs in recent years over who should control the Monty Python brand ...

Eric Idle says he hasn’t seen Monty Python co-star John Cleese in 10 years - Idle previously declared their friendship ‘over’ ...

Musician and author of Punk Rock Ruined My Life, John Robb, sets out the reasons why we should be grateful for punk.

Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese, following a sold-out West End season. The show opens at the ...

The Play visiting Yorkshire in the coming weeks, Laura Reid speaks to performer Greg Haiste and explores what to expect from the show.

For years I have called on the BBC to celebrate St George’s Day, only to be met with indifference and occasionally contempt. Now I have changed my tune. Now I’m begging them NOT to bother for the ...

This week, we're celebrating the work of Monty Python. One of the most influential sketch groups of all time. This special episode features interviews from the founding members of Monty Python ...

Could situation comedies even exist without romance? Here's a rundown of the greatest, and funniest, TV couples in the history of the genre.

From Hugh Grant to Scarlett Johansson, these actors won a BAFTA for a lead role despite not even receiving an Oscar nomination.