"Before that dialogue was written, he and I developed the plots," said Booth. "Each episode took about a month to contrive. Out of the ridiculous complications of farce, his brilliant lines emerged.

Even though it ended 46 years ago, John Cleese is still very much in the Fawlty Towers business. There’s his recent stage adaptation, an upcoming behind-the-scenes book and, of course, the planned ...

Fawlty Towers co-creator and actor, Connie Booth has said she didn’t know the show was getting a reboot. The former actor – who played Polly in the show – claims she found out about the news the same ...

John Cleese, based on the TV series written by Cleese and Connie Booth Leeds Grand Theatre 6 – 10 January 2026 ...

Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] Fawlty Towers, created by John Cleese and Connie Booth, aired on BBC Two between ...

Much like the Only Fools and Horses musical, which visited Leeds Grand Theatre, in 2025, it is apparent the Fawlty tour has ...

John Cleese is talking about the runaway success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, having had two sold-out West End seasons and a 10-month UK ...