Who is John Cleese’s daughter? Camilla Cleese and dad set to work on Fawlty Towers reboot

BBC confirmed that John Cleese will be returning to write and star in the new series alongside his daughter Camilla Cleese. The comedy series is returning to screens after more than 40 years with Cleese returning to play Basil Fawlty.

Fawlty Towers originally aired on BBC2 in 1975 and 1979, followed the lives of Torquay hotelier Basil and his wife Sybil as they tried to keep their business and marriage afloat. However, the new Fawlty Towers series will explore how the dramatic and cynical Basil navigates the modern world.

The new series will see actor Rob Reiner, his wife and actress Michelle, as well as director and producer Matthew George and Derrick Rossi all act as executive producers.

Fawlty Towers is some of Cleese’s best known work. He first co-wrote the sitcom with his first wife Connie Booth. He also starred as hotel owner Basil Fawlty, for which he won the 1980 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance. It seems that Cleese will continue to keep the show close to his family by bringing his daughter, Camilla Cleese, onboard for the reboot.

So, who is Camilla Cleese, and when will the iconic show return? Here’s everything we know so far.

When will Fawlty Towers return?

The BBC has yet to release a date for when Fawlty Towers will return to our screens, however, fans are advised to check the BBC website for updates.

Who is Camilla Cleese?

Camilla Chloe Cleese was born January 24, 1984, and is the daughter of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star, John Cleese. She has followed in her father’s footsteps by joining the comedy world, and is a paid regular at the SoCal clubs, and frequently performs when not on the road. She is a comedian, writer, and actor currently based out of Los Angeles.

She is a former model and professional equestrian. However, she is also known for starring in @midnight  - an American late-night Internet-themed panel game show, The One Show and Bachelorette Weekend.