Audiobooks narrated by John Cleese

Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide Audiobook

"Brought to you by Penguin. We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, he shares his insights into the nature of the creative process, and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you've come up with something that might be worth pursuing? What do you do if you think you've hit a brick wall? Not only does he explain the way your mind works as you search for inspiration, he also shows that, regardless of the task you've set yourself, you can learn to be better at coming up with a promising idea, refining it and knowing when you're ready to act on it. We can all unlock new reserves of creativity within ourselves. John Cleese shows us how. 'Humorous and practical ... Whether you're hoping to write a novel or paint a masterpiece, you're sure to feel inspired' OK Magazine 'His candor is endearing ... An upbeat guide to the creative process' Kirkus 'A jovial romp ... Cleese fans will enjoy, and writers and other artists will breeze through, picking up a few nuggets of wisdom along the way' The Festival Review 'A sincere and thoughtful guide to creativity, and a very useful book' Graham Norton 'Wise words on the serious business of being silly' Sunday Business Post © John Cleese 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020"

John Cleese (Author), John Cleese (Narrator)

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Fawlty Towers: The Complete Collection: Every soundtrack episode of the classic BBC TV comedy

"Welcome to Fawlty Towers, where attentive hotelier Basil Fawlty and his charming wife Sybil will attend to your every need - in your worst nightmare. With hapless waiter Manuel and long-suffering waitress Polly on hand to help, anything could happen during your stay - and probably will. John Cleese’s special introductions to each episode are included in this collection of all 12 TV soundtrack episodes: A Touch of Class The Builders The Wedding Party The Hotel Inspectors Gourmet Night The Germans Communication Problems The Psychiatrist Waldorf Salad The Kipper and the Corpse The Anniversary Basil the Rat Co-starring with John Cleese as Basil are Prunella Scales (Sybil), Andrew Sachs (Manuel) and Connie Booth (Polly), with a supporting cast including Ballard Berkeley, Bernard Cribbins, Joan Sanderson, Geoffrey Palmer, Nicky Henson and Ken Campbell."

Connie Booth, John Cleese (Author), Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Full Cast, John Cleese, Prunella Scales (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 2

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Barry Cryer, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 4

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Christine Rodgers, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Mary Maude, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - The Best Of

"At Last the 1948 Show is a classic satirical TV series that prided and inspired Monty Python. Featuring Cambridge footlighters John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graham Chapman, this is arguably the finest sketch comedy series ever produced, and certainly something you do not want to miss... This is a large collection of the very best sketches from the first and second series of the show, including: -Reluctant Choir (Intro) -Psychiatrist -Secret Service Cleaner -Deadly Architectural Model -Chartered Accountants Dance -Four Yorkshiremen -Let's Speak-a English -Top of the Form -Spiv Doctor -Thief in Library -Come Dancing -Someone Has Stolen the News -Topic: Freedom of Speech -Railway Carriage -Programme Announcement -Studio Tour -Four Sydney Lotterbys -Visitors for the Use of... -Sleep Starvation -Mice Laugh Solftly -Charlotte -Undercover Policemen -Shirt Shop -Nosmo Claphanger Game Show -Insurance for Accident-Prone Man -Uncooperative Burglars -Thuggish Ballet Supporters"

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Barry Cryer, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 1

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald., Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 3

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Barry Cryer, Graham Chapman, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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At Last the 1948 Show - Volume 5

Graham Chapman, Ian Fordyce, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Aimi Macdonald, Barry Cryer, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Marty Feldman, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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So, Anyway...: The Autobiography

"Read by John Cleese with an introduction by Michael Palin. This is the story of how a tall, shy youth from Weston-super-Mare went on to become a self-confessed legend. En route, John Cleese describes his nerve-racking first public appearance, at St Peter’s Preparatory School at the age of eight and five-sixths; his endlessly peripatetic home life with parents who seemed incapable of staying in any house for longer than six months; his first experiences in the world of work as a teacher who knew nothing about the subjects he was expected to teach; his hamster-owning days at Cambridge; and his first encounter with the man who would be his writing partner for over two decades, Graham Chapman. And so on to his dizzying ascent via scriptwriting for Peter Sellers, David Frost, Marty Feldman and others to the heights of Monty Python. Includes archive clips of many of his most famous moments. Punctuated from time to time with John Cleese’s thoughts on topics as diverse as the nature of comedy, the relative merits of cricket and waterskiing, and the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England, this is a masterly performance by a former schoolmaster."

John Cleese (Author), John Cleese (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Highlights: Selected Sketches from the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"A facsimile edition of the original 1978 LP of sketches and songs from the cult BBC Radio comedy Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie, this download edition of the 1978 LP brings you right back to the world of I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again. Who better to introduce this edition than David Hatch? From the 1978 LP case: “The programme having ceased recording in 1973, this quite clearly must be the right time to bring out an L.P. Even the cast can’t remember the show. I vaguely remember that John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden and Jo Kendall were in it, and if memory serves, Dave Lee had something to do with the music. Oh, by the way, it’s supposed to be a funny show. I should imagine most of the jokes will have been cut out by the producer (that’s me) before transmission because they were dirty or libellous or something (they’re in a suitcase at home) or those that crept through are now out of date and incomprehensible. If I were you I should treat this record as a social document of our times, containing in its 40 minutes an insight into how Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden, with their very limited brain, viewed the universe. Who needs Lord Clark on Civilisation when you can pinch this from a record shop? PUT IT BACK!” – David Hatch Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Sketches include: “Full Frontal Radio”, “Prune Manifesto”, “Buffers”, “Critics”, “Motoring Flash”, “Quickie”, “Honours List”, “News in Welsh”, “Minority Programmes”, “Home This Afternoon A Go Go”, “News Flash”, “Listening to the Flowers”, “Talent Contest”, “Eddie Waring Impersonation”, “Sick Man’s Blues” & “Taming of the Shrew” Cast and credits Starring Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie With music and songs by Bill Oddie and Dave Lee, arrangement by Leon Cohen Sound by Max Alcock, edited by Bert Fisher Radio production by David Hatch and Peter Titheradge, record production by David Hatch With special thanks to John Cassels and Bob Oliver Rogers ©2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2011 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Various Authors (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 4: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"A fourth volume of episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy two more episodes plus the 2-part hour-long 25th Anniversary Special from 1989, presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “Song of the South” 2 December 1973 - “The Colditz Story” 23 December 1973 - “The 25th Anniversary Special” 25 December 1989 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Jo Kendall and Lizzie Lord With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Liam Cohen and Dave Lee Produced by David Hatch, John Cassels and Richard Willcox ©2006 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd"

BBC Audio (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Volume 5: Four Classic BBC Radio Episodes

"Four further episodes from the cult BBC Radio comedy Return to the world of Radio Prune, described by Barry Took as 'a kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrases, and innuendo, revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', the sketch comedy I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again ran for 8 successful years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a devoted youth following. Live tapings of the show enjoyed very lively audiences, a tradition that continued into the spinoff show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Enjoy four more episodes in this fifth volume presenting the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. Warning: contains strong language and humour that reflects the era in which it was first broadcast. Episode guide Note: None of the episodes were originally given titles. The ones here have been adopted for easy reference and reference the final sketch of each show. - “Bunny & Claude” 14 April 1968 - “Dentisti” 21 April 1968 - “Incompetence: The Story of the Arkwright Family” 5 May 1968 - “Star Trek” 18 November 1973 Cast and credits Stars Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie Written by Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Simon Brett With music and songs by Bill Oddie, Leon Cohen, Dave Lee and the boys Produced by David Hatch, Bob Oliver Rogers and Peter Titheradge ©2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2007 BBC Audiobooks Ltd"

BBC Audiobooks (Author), Bill Oddie, David Hatch, Full Cast, Graeme Garden, Jo Kendall, John Cleese, Tim Brooke-Taylor (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by John Cleese