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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers reboot might not be ‘anti-woke’ – but it’s still a terrible idea

A reboot of the classic Seventies sitcom won’t just be a disappointment, says Louis Chilton. It proves that absolutely nothing is sacred

The Independent UK

Monty Python star Carol Cleveland doesn’t think Fawlty Towers reboot can ‘match’ original

‘Amazed’ actress says the show may not be as ‘fun’ if it is politically correct

Evening Standard

Fans all say the same thing as John Cleese set to star in new series of Fawlty Towers

Fans are not so sure the remake will work

Bristol Post

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'Real life Basil Fawlty' hopes TV show's reboot will be a boost to bed and breakfasts

Fawlty Towers was famously set in Torquay and is set to return to screens nearly 50 years after it was created

Wales Online

John Cleese's Monty Python co-star shares concern over Fawlty Towers revival

Carol Cleveland - who featured in the Monty Python franchise - has shared her thoughts on former co-star John Cleese reprising his role as hotelier Basil Fawlty in the revival of sitcom Fawlty Towers

Daily Mirror

Fawlty Towers fans have mixed reaction online as iconic UK sitcom set for reboot

Many weren’t happy about the reboot, with one saying: "Connie Booth co-wrote the brilliant original I suspect this will be garbage"

Irish Mirror

John Cleese's most controversial moments as Fawlty Towers reboot announced

JOHN Cleese is known for his role in comedy troupe Monty Python in a career spanning over six decades.

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An anti-woke nightmare! Why the Fawlty Towers remake is a truly nauseating idea

This is 2023 – not the 80s or 90s. Today’s John Cleese is tediously obsessed with cancel culture and most of the sitcom’s original cast aren’t involved. It’s destined to be terrible

The Guardian - UK

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers reboot might not be ‘anti-woke’ – but it’s still a terrible idea

A reboot of the classic Seventies sitcom won’t just be a disappointment, says Louis Chilton. It proves that absolutely nothing is sacred

The Independent UK

BBC's Fawlty Towers set for comeback with John Cleese at helm

John Cleese will return to his role as Basil Fawlty

Liverpool Echo

Fawlty Towers to be revived by BBC with John Cleese to return alongside daughter

The Fawlty Towers reboot will feature dramatic hotelier Basil trying to navigate the modern world.

The National (Scotland)

German tourists, Manuel’s ‘hamster’, a drunk chef: Can Fawlty Towers reboot deliver?

Iconic 1970s British sitcom Fawlty Towers is set for a sequel starring John Cleese as Basil Fawlty and his daughter Camilla Cleese.

The New Daily

Fawlty Towers is rebooting: who is its new star, John Cleese’s daughter Camilla Cleese?

Tweets suggest daughter of Monty Python star might not be a progressive influence on Basil Fawlty

Evening Standard

Fawlty Towers set for reboot starring John Cleese and his daughter

The original show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC2 for two series in 1975 and 1979

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The Independent UK

Fawlty Towers to be rebooted with John Cleese and his daughter

‘Spinal Tap’ filmmaker Rob Reiner is also involved

Daily Mirror

John Cleese to star in NEW series of Fawlty Towers alongside his daughter

Iconic BBC series Fawlty Towers is set to be revived, with original star John Cleese and his daughter Camilla Cleese appearing in the reboot which will see Basil Fawlty attempt to navigate life in the modern world

Wales Online

Fawlty Towers to be revived starring John Cleese and his daughter

The tales of highly-strung hotelier Basil Fawlty amused viewers for two series in the 1970s

Evening Standard

Fawlty Towers set for revival with John Cleese and his daughter Camilla

The original show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC2 for two series in 1975 and 1979

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The Guardian - US

Fawlty Towers: John Cleese to reboot series with daughter

The much-loved comedy series is set to return with the father-daughter pairing taking on a boutique hotel

Bristol Post

Michael Palin on his first TV job in Bristol, Monty Python’s legacy and the future of comedy

We spoke to the comedian and actor ahead of his festival appearance here

Daily Record

Perth hotel slammed in reviews weeks before fire tragedy where three people died

A number of scathing reviews of Perth's New County Hotel, where three people died on Monday, were left on Tripadvisor over the past few weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: And now for something completely different ...

Let’s put statistics and trivia aside and see if you can name the author of these baseball quotes.

Liverpool Echo

Monty Python's 'Mr Teabag' silly walk could help you lose weight quickly

The silly walking style made famous by the comedy troupe is actually vigorous exercise

The Independent UK

John Cleese mocked for asking why BBC doesn’t show Monty Python

‘You decided to give the exclusive rights to Netflix, you faded light bulb’

Daily Mirror

John Cleese ridiculed for asking why BBC hasn’t shown Monty Python in 'two decades'

Monty Python's John Cleese seems to have forgotten the comedy troupe sold the rights to Netflix - where fans can stream much of the back catalogue including four series of Flying Circus and films including Holy Grail and Life of Brian

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