John Cleese

John Cleese

English comedian and actor (born 1939)

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John Cleese accuses BBC of social engineering after it cuts blackface sketches from That Mitchell and Webb Look

John Cleese said the BBC was engaging in social engineering after the broadcaster removed up to 11 sketches, including blackface material, from the comedy…

Why it matters — Cleese fans see his criticism of the BBC’s content decisions as a key stance on creative freedom and censorship.

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