A new run of Fawlty Towers: The Play will begin at the Apollo Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue on June 24.

The original show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC Two for two series in 1975 and 1979.

The original show, written by Cleese and Connie Booth, ran on BBC2 for two series in 1975 and 1979.

Cleese has previously spoken out about cancel culture and has criticised the ‘stifling’ effect of political correctness on creativity.