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John Cleese
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Dawn French interviews John Cleese about his life in comedy, from The Frost Report, through to Monty Python and Fawlty Towers. (2007)
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John Cleese on the comedy he likes
Duration: 01:12
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dawn French |
| Interviewed Guest | John Cleese |
| Producer | Ben McPherson |
| Director | Ben McPherson |
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