John wants to talk about his schooldays, and being a teacher. If only someone would phone in and ask him questions. Show more
Results 1 to 20 of 64 for your search filters
Order results by:
Filter by channel
John has an accident with his coffee, prompting an unwelcome visitor to the studio - the BBC Health and Safety officer, Elviz Tucker. Show more
A tribute to John Howard Davies, producer of some of the BBC's most popular comedy programmes including Monty Python, The Good Life and Fawlty Towers. Show more
Animated sequel following the grumpy ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) and his bride as they head off to meet her parents. The occasion is marred by the wicked Fairy Godmother. Show more
John has booked the wonderful Eddie Izzard as a guest. Well, he hopes he has. It would be terrible if Eddie were stuck on a train. Show more
John tries to conduct a radio phone-in. What could possibly go wrong? The possibilities are endless. Show more
For the first time in his illustrious career, John Cleese tries his hand at being a BBC radio disc jockey. Which he discovers is not as easy as it sounds. Show more
Talk show, hosted by Tim Rice and featuring a discussion about Monty Python's Life of Brian, which had been banned by local councils and caused protests. Show more
The Andrew Marr Show
21/06/2015
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Parliament
Andrew Marr discusses news and politics with defence secretary Michael Fallon, BBC director-general Tony Hall and comedian John Cleese. With music from Natalie Prass. Show more
Sitcom. Edith's dreams of retirement to the sun with her long-term suitor Phil are shattered when her 50-year-old son Roger arrives home. Show more
Front Row
John Cleese, A first for Jay Z, Electricity: The spark of life
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Monty Python's John Cleese on the attraction of farce, the significance of Jay Z's induction to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and artist John Gerrard on electricity as inspiration. Show more
Classic sitcom about a Torquay hotel. A racing tip and a guest who is hard of hearing spell financial disaster for Basil.
Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius, English poet Alexander Pope, who lived from 1688 to 1744. Show more
A Life on Screen
Michael Palin
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD
Michael Palin tells the story behind his success. Including interviews from John Cleese, David Jason, Connie Booth, Armando Iannucci and Clem Vallance. Show more
Classic sitcom about a manic hotelier. Fawlty Towers is expecting some wedding guests, and Basil decides to defend the hotel's standard of morality.
Classic sitcom about a manic hotelier. Basil is terrified when he hears some hotel inspectors are in town.
Classic sitcom about a hotel run by disaster-prone Basil Fawlty and his overbearing wife, Sybil. An unusual request in the restaurant sends Basil over the edge. Show more
Classic sitcom about a disaster-prone hotelier. A medallion man, a pair of psychiatrists, a pretty Australian girl and a ladder cause Basil some embarrassment.
Classic sitcom about a disaster-prone hotelier. Basil plans a surprise wedding anniversary party, but when the guests arrive there is one vital element missing.
Basil tries to improve the class of the hotel's clientele.