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The Archbishop Interviews: Series 1 and 2: Presented by The Most Reverend Justin Welby, Archbishop o

Archbishop Justin Welby explores the inner lives of public figures in revealing conversations Listen now to fascinating and remarkable conversations between The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and leading men and women as they discuss big questions about humankind. This collection is a must-listen for anyone looking to explore life beyond the sensational headlines and glossy PR that dominate our world. The interviews delve into what it really means to be human, and each guest has an incredible story that is shared in a deeply personal way. Take a deep dive into these engaging discussions, which explore the moral touchstones, values and desires in our lives. Welby creates a space for frank, candid and startlingly honest dialogue exploring in depth such themes as love, loss, grief and power. The guests discuss their own personal faith, spirituality and beliefs and how these frameworks underpin the big decisions, important moments and meaningful experiences in their lives. This series of twelve thoughtful and unique interviews include Tony Blair discussing the decisions that took the UK to war, Nick Cave reflecting on the grief of losing his son and Zarifa Ghafari exploring how her faith has kept her campaigning for women’s rights against all odds. These immersive, impactful conversations with the Archbishop are like no other interview. Elif Shafak: The British-Turkish novelist and political scientist discusses how she gives voice to uncomfortable subjects such as gender-based violence, child abuse and genocide. Susan Blackmore: The renowned psychologist and atheist explores consciousness and her own interpersonal habits and beliefs. Tony Blair: The former UK Prime Minster, who took the country to war, discusses the impact his faith had on the decisions he made when in office. Nick Carter: The retired head of the British Armed Forces General speaks about the intense conflict, suffering and bravery he has witnessed in his career. Clare Moriarty: The former civil servant discusses her role as ‘faith and belief champion’ in the service where she said, ‘of all the diversity characteristics, faith and belief is the one we talk about least’. Stephen King: The bestselling novelist and household name has been called the ‘King of Horror’ but where does that dark creativity come from. John Cleese: The comedy writer and actor talks about his long career and how his beliefs have shaped his values and actions in life. Shirine Khoury-Haq: The first female Chief Executive of the Co-Op in its 159-year history, Khoury-Haq reveals the impact of her inner faith on her life and success. Zarifa Ghafari: Survivor of three assassination attempts, the celebrated Afghan human rights campaigner and former mayor explores the importance of her faith and her own mortality. Nick Cave: The internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter talks frankly and openly about grief, loss, addiction and his complex relationship with the Bible. Gabriel Byrne: A childhood marked by sexual abuse at the hands of catholic priests, the actor and filmmaker discusses suffering, turmoil and hope in relationship to faith and the church. Cressida Dick: As the first female and openly lesbian Metropolitan Police Commissioner between 2017 and 2022, Dame Cressida Dick faces how she navigated her inner life alongside her public profile. Credits Produced by Dan Tierney First broadcast on Radio 4 Elif Shafak 20 Feb 2022 Susan Blackmore 27 Feb 2022 Tony Blair 6 Mar 2022 Nick Carter 13 Mar 2022 Clare Moriarty 20 Mar 2022 Stephen King 27 Mar 2022 John Cleese 4 Jun 2023 Shirine Khoury-Haq 11 Jun 2023 Zarifa Ghafari 18 Jun 2023 Nick Cave 25 Jun 2023 Gabriel Byrne 2 Jul 2023 Cressida Dick 9 Jul 2023 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Justin Welby (Author), Clare Moriarty, Elif Shafak, John Cleese, Justin Welby, Nick Carter, Nick Cave, Shirine Khoury-Haq, Stephen King, Susan Blackmore, Tony Blair, Various, Zarifa Ghafari (Narrator)

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Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide

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...

John Cleese’s huge comedic influence has stretched across generations; his sharp irreverent eye and the unique brand of physical comedy he perfected with Monty Python, on Fawlty Towers, and beyond now seem written into comedy’s DNA. In this rollicking memoir, So, Anyway…, Cleese takes readers on a Grand Tour of his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown. Cleese was just days away from graduating Cambridge and setting off on a law career when he was visited by two BBC executives, who offered him a job writing comedy for radio. That fateful moment—and a near-simultaneous offer to take his university humor revue to London’s famed West End—propelled him down a different path, cutting his teeth writing for stars like David Frost and Peter Sellers, and eventually joining the five other Pythons to pioneer a new kind of comedy that prized invention, silliness, and absurdity. Along the way, he found his first true love with the actress Connie Booth and transformed himself from a reluctant performer to a world class actor and back again. Twisting and turning through surprising stories and hilarious digressions—with some brief pauses along the way that comprise a fascinating primer on what’s funny and why—this story of a young man’s journey to the pinnacle of comedy is a masterly performance by a master performer.

John Cleese (Author), John Cleese (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

Described by Barry Took as 'A kaleidoscope of funny voices, catch phrase and innuendo revolving at breakneck speed and with a complete disregard for logic', I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again pre-dated I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue and showcased the comic talents of Tim Brooke-Taylor, John Cleese, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Jo Kendall and Bill Oddie. This compilation of classic sketches, includes 'Full Frontal Radio', 'Prune Manifesto', 'Buffers', 'Critics', 'News in Welsh', 'Listening to Flowers', 'Eddie Waring Impersonation' and 'Taming of the Shrew'. Vintage Beeb: classic albums first available as BBC LPs, now reissued on CD and as downloads.

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

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Audiobooks Narrated by John Cleese