Shappi Khorsandi collection_Celebrity Chefs John Cleese is rightly regarded

John Cleese is rightly regarded as one of Britain's most important comedians of the 20th century

He is also widely remembered as a key member of the British team that achieved a historic victory in the 4x400m relay at the 1991 World Championships

subsequently working at ITV Central News as a reporter

With no financial backing

Shappi Khorsandi collection_Celebrity Chefs John Cleese is rightly regardedShaparak Khorsandi established herself as one of the UKs finest comedians in 2006 with her sell out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. Despite the basis for the show being her experiences as a child refugee fleeing Iran and terrorists attempting to murder her father, Shappis sensitive yet witty exploration of these events created an instant comedy smash hit. It also lead to the publication of her childhood memoirs, A Beginners Guide To Acting English,