'Not Consequence-free', says Graham Norton as he schools John Cleese on 'Free Speech'

After English actor John Cleese landed a new job on GB News, popularly known as the "free speech" channel, to present a show, Irish actor Graham Norton shared his thoughts on the Fawlty Tower actor’s complaints about cancel culture.

Encourage 'proper argument’:

The Monty Python star said earlier this week that he would discuss "woke" politics and culture on this new show as it would promote "proper argument." He has been outspoken about both.

During Graham’s recent appearance at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, he addressed Cleese’s views and the idea of canon culture. Since 2007, Graham has hosted a show on the BBC called The Graham Norton Show.


Graham said that the word used is the wrong word and that it should be ‘accountability’. He related John Cleese’s complaints made in public about what you can’t say. Graham said that for a man of a particular age who’s been able to speak "whatever he likes," it must be very hard for the man as, all of a sudden, some accountability appears.

Not consequence-free:

He further added that though it's "free speech", it’s not devoid of consequences and that he’s aware of the things he says.
Cleese has previously defended the controversial views of J.K. Rowling on transgender people. The actor signed an open letter in support of Harry Potter author Rowling back in 2020 when the author made headlines after views on the idea of gender identity were shared on social media and in lengthy essays.

FAQs:

1. How rich is John Cleese?
   Net worth of $20 million.
2. Is Graham Norton still on?
   Will return soon.