John Cleese Launches 'Fawlty Towers' Stage Play Amid TV Series Revival

The iconic British sitcom is adapted for the London stage, removing controversial elements while maintaining its original humor.

John Cleese, at 84, expresses a mellowed demeanor, attributing it to fatigue rather than a change in personality.
'Fawlty Towers: The Play' debuts in London's West End, based on three classic episodes, with racial slurs removed.
Cleese confirms no updates to the sitcom's humor for the stage, reflecting its 1970s context.
The stage adaptation follows news of a TV series revival, set in the Caribbean with Cleese and his daughter writing.
Despite historical controversies, Cleese maintains the importance of preserving the comedic essence of the original.