Python to host Food Network show

John Cleese is to front an American television show about wine.

The Fawlty Towers star will film the one-off special at his ranch in Santa Barbara, California, for broadcast in autumn 2004.

The Food Network says John Cleese On Wine For The Confused will be aimed at "debunking myths and fussiness that make wine intimidating''.

Describing Cleese as "a true afficionado", The channel's general manager, Brooke Johnson said: "We believe wine can be fun, so we're tremendously excited to be working with John Cleese."

The 64-year-old comic said: "I'm looking forward to doing plenty of research.''

Published: 7 Nov 2003