John Cleese knocks Rupert Murdoch, backs trigger warnings, and reveals Fawlty Towers plans | LBC

Comedy legend John Cleese has spoken to Nick Ferrari ahead of Fawlty Towers' theatrical debut. The British icon is known for his hit 12-episode sitcom, popular comedy films, and of course being one sixth of the pioneering group Monty Python.

00:30 John Cleese outlines what to expect from Fawlty Towers stage show, which is about to come to the West End.
01:10 John looks back on his favourite guest stars and pays tribute to the departed Bernard Cribbins.
02:21 Nick Ferrari asks John about the role of the Major in the sitcom and stage show.
04:15 John explains how society has changed and blames Rupert Murdoch for the tabloidification of the country.
05:30 John tells Nick that trigger warning are 'alright' and is in favour of warning people about sensitive content before shows.
06:44 John updates us on the progress of the new series of Fawlty Towers he's been writing with his daughter.
08:10 John reveals he's written a new film about Hollywood lookalikes, which he hopes will star Arnold Schwarzenegger.
09:53 Famously tall comedian John Cleese says he's been diagnosed with vertigo and has been advised 'not to fall over.'
10:38 John takes a bit of a swipe at his fellow Pythons.

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