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John Cleese returning for 'Fawlty Towers' revival

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John Cleese returning for 'Fawlty Towers' revival

John Cleese has announced he is working with his daughter Camilla and producers Matthew George and Rob Reiner on fresh episodes of his classic 1970s hotel comedy, "Fawlty Towers."

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Ross says he's eager to leave BBC

British television and radio personality Jonathan Ross says he is eager for his contract with the BBC to end in July.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

TV host Ross to join Brand for broadcast

British comedian Russell Brand said Sunday his attempted radio comeback will include an appearance by TV host Jonathan Ross.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

BBC fined $220,000 for Ross on-air prank

England's broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has fined the BBC $220,000 for Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's infamous on-air prank call to actor Andrew Sachs.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Ross shortlisted for BAFTA after scandal

British TV and radio personality Jonathan Ross, who was suspended for a widely criticized on-air prank, has been shortlisted for a BAFTA award.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Jonathan Ross named BAFTAs host

British TV and radio star Jonathan Ross, who was recently suspended for an unpopular on-air prank, has been named host of the BAFTA film awards show.

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Jonathan Ross set for BBC return

British television and radio personality Jonathan Ross is to return to his BBC shows this month, following a 90-day suspension, The Hollywood Reporter said.

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No further discipline for Ross over prank

BBC Trust Chairman Michael Lyons says no further action should be taken against British radio and TV presenter Jonathan Ross for a prank that went too far.

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BBC apologizes for prank call

The BBC said Saturday it was sorry if anyone was offended by a questionable prank call broadcast by the British network last month.

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Russell Brand quits BBC radio show

British comedian Russell Brand says he has quit his BBC radio show after being suspended following a controversial on-air prank.

Andrew Sachs (born Andreas Siegfried Sachs on 7 April 1930) is a BAFTA-nominated German-born British actor. He made his name on British television and is best known for his portrayal of Manuel in Fawlty Towers. His latest role is Ramsay Clegg in Manchester TV soap opera Coronation Street

Sachs was born in Berlin, Germany, the son of Katharina (née Schrott-Fiecht), a librarian, and Hans Emil Sachs, a Jewish insurance broker. His family moved to England when he was eight years old to escape the Nazi persecution of Jews. His family settled in North London, and he still lives in Kilburn.

Sachs is married to Melody Lang, who appeared in one episode of Fawlty Towers, "Basil the Rat", as Mrs. Taylor. His stepson is John Sachs, formerly Capital Radio DJ and Gladiators commentator.

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