I couldnt play Fawlty now with two new hips and a knee, says John Cleese
Evening Standard|May 02, 2024
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I couldnt play Fawlty now with two new hips and a knee, says John Cleese

JOHN CLEESE has admitted he can no longer play Basil Fawlty on stage at 84-years-old, claiming: "It would kill me." The comedian is bringing his beloved comedy Fawlty Towers to the West End stage for the first time, 45 years after it last aired on TV.

Speaking to the Standard, Cleese explained why he personally will not be reprising his role as the eccentric hotelier who was frequently rude to guests, with the part now played by Adam Jackson-Smith.

"Honestly, I had to get fit when we filmed Fawlty Towers and go for runs because of the amount of energy it used to take out of me, just the movements, keeping every muscle in your body stressed was very tiring," he said.

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