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John Cleese on the tour he plans to take to Israel for free
December 3, 2025, 10:28 pm
John Cleese: The apology and the fallout
He thinks Israelis are smart and Jew-hate is a mystery. In this exclusive interview, the comedy legend explains his posts, fears and why he cancelled those shows
By Brigit Grant
John Cleese speaking at GalaxyCon in 2024 (Creative Commons/John Manard)
November 11, 2025, 12:30 pm
John Cleese denies BDS pressure after Israeli shows postponed for second time
The world-famous comedian emphasised his fondness for Israeli audiences - but the cancellation comes after a series of highly controversial tweets posted by the star
By Jewish News Reporter
Photo: Hugo Glendinning.
May 16, 2024, 12:32 am
REVIEW: Fawlty Towers – The Play, Apollo Theatre
Love and laughter abound for the stage version of the iconic sitcom
By Jenni Frazer
May 2, 2024, 4:16 pm
Turkish Jewish actor Hemi Yeroham is Fawlty Towers’ Manuel
John Cleese's much-loved show opens in London this month
By Jenni Frazer
March 4, 2024, 12:33 am
Who, What & Where? Fawlty Towers’ new Jewish star and more
John Cleese honouring the late Andrew Sachs is just one of the must-reads in Life magazine this March
By Brigit Grant
December 1, 2016, 11:39 pm
Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs dies aged 86
Known for playing Spanish waiter Manuel in the sitcom, the German-born actor passed away after a battle with dementia
By Jewish News Reporter
Andrew Sachs autobiography charts his Jewish childhood, acting career & the upset of the recent scandal
April 1, 2014, 2:23 pm
Andrew Sachs opens up on the trauma of ‘Sachsgate’
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