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Monty Python’s Eric Idle reveals he ‘survived’ pancreatic cancer

Monty Python star Eric Idle has revealed he “survived” pancreatic cancer after receiving a rare early diagnosis. The 79-year-old comedian and writer made the disclosure after being eliminated from the US version of The Masked Singer, saying he had ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:23

Bernard Cribbins: All-round entertainer beloved by generations of children

Bernard Cribbins was one of the most versatile and popular entertainers of his generation, managing to be a favourite on children’s TV while also starring in the bawdy Carry On films. He could turn his hand to virtually any aspect of showbusiness,...

28 Jul 2022 at 10:57

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Former nurse’s prescription for happiness is training as a stuntwoman so she can live in Hollywood with her five children who also do stunts

A former nurse has found the perfect prescription for happiness after training as a stuntwoman and is planning an action-packed life in Hollywood with her five children who perform gymnastic tricks with horses too. When single mum Laura ...

10 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Entertainment

Monty Python’s Flying Circus repeats to return to TV after 35 years

Monty Python’s Flying Circus is returning to UK terrestrial television for the first time in almost 35 years. The cult comedy sketch series was created by the comedy group Monty Python, consisting of Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael ...

11 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Timothy West on Prunella Scales’ dementia: I miss her companionship

Actor Timothy West has opened up about his wife, Prunella Scales, saying he misses her “companionship as my best friend” as she continues to live with dementia. The 88-year-old Gentleman Jack star has been married to Scales, best ...

26 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Features

Fawlty Towers - don’t mention the reboot!

A lot of what is considered to be classic comedy hasn’t aged well. And so the news that Fawlty Towers is being revived has led to much speculation about whether it can possibly be funny if it is not offensive, or whether it will ...

10 Feb 2023 at 16:33

News

Monty Python stars meeting up is like tearful lovers reuniting – Michael Palin

Sir Michael Palin has said that seeing his fellow Monty Python stars can be a “rather tearful” experience. The actor, comedian and travel presenter, 80, last performed shows in 2014 alongside some of his other castmates from ...

04 Apr 2024 at 13:07

Stephen Fry: My impulse for sweets as a child developed into a drug addiction

Stephen Fry has said his “addictive impulse” started with sweets as a child and developed into a cocaine addiction. The actor and comedian, 66, has been open about his struggles with drugs and mental health issues in the ...

06 Nov 2023 at 09:42

John Cleese to make GB News debut with The Dinosaur Hour

Fawlty Towers star John Cleese is set to present his first show on GB News, kicking off at 9pm this Sunday. The comedy actor, 84, will present The Dinosaur Hour from 12th century Hedingham Castle in Essex where he will ...

29 Oct 2023 at 02:45

John Cleese: Monty Python were ‘early targets of cancel culture’

Fawlty Towers star John Cleese has claimed that comedy troupe Monty Python was an early target of “cancel culture”. The comedy actor is presenting a new show called The Dinosaur Hour which will include an episode on ...

29 Oct 2023 at 19:39

John Cleese surprised at decision to platform ‘liar’ Boris Johnson on GB News

John Cleese has said that he “can hardly believe” the decision by GB News to platform former prime minister Boris Johnson. On Sunday the Fawlty Towers star will make his debut on the news channel with new show The ...

28 Oct 2023 at 17:22

News

Private investigator tells John Cleese what he learnt about him

A private investigator has revealed to John Cleese that he found him to be “kind of boring” as he discussed how he would be hired to gather information on high profile figures. Daniel Portley-Hanks, now retired, ...

27 Oct 2023 at 21:07

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