John Cleese to receive top TV comedy award

John Cleese is to receive one of international television's top honours.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2002 - 15:13

John Cleese is to receive one of international television's top honours.

The Python star will be presented with the Sir Peter Ustinov/Comedy Network award at the Banff Television Festival, held in the Canadian Rockies this summer.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Canadian Person: John Cleese Person: Peter Ustinov Person: Kelsey Grammer Person: Bob Newhart Person: Tracey Ullman Person: Pat Ferns Person: Cleese Event: Banff Television Festival Organisation: Banff Television Foundation

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