THE One Show host Alex Jones was left baffled at Fawlty Towers legend John Cleese stormed off mid-interview. Yet for the actor, who played Basil Fawlty in the hilarious BBC comedy, it was all part of a big prank.
Presenters Alex Jones and Amol Rajan introduced John with an extensive masterclass video, covering his time on the hotel-based comedy as well as his inspiration for it.
After the lengthy preview segment played out John, 80, bluntly quizzed: “Can I ask you something? "Why do you bother to have me on the show?” “No, that was really good what you put together – it was very informative, and I just want to thank you and say what a pleasure it's been,” before making like he was leaving the room in which her had conducted his home.
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