Television:
* Monty Python's Flying Circus: He co-wrote all 45 episodes of the iconic British comedy series, alongside the other members of Monty Python.
* Fawlty Towers: Cleese wrote and starred in this acclaimed sitcom, which he also co-created.
* A Bit of Fry & Laurie: Cleese contributed writing to several episodes of this British comedy sketch show starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
* The Rutles: Cleese wrote the screenplay for this mockumentary about a fictional Beatles-esque band, alongside Eric Idle.
* The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It: Cleese was a writer and co-creator of this satirical television series.
Film:
* Monty Python and the Holy Grail: Cleese co-wrote the screenplay for this Monty Python classic.
* Monty Python's Life of Brian: He co-wrote the screenplay for this controversial Monty Python film.
* Monty Python's The Meaning of Life: Cleese co-wrote the screenplay for this final Monty Python film.
* A Fish Called Wanda: Cleese wrote the screenplay for this successful comedy film, which he also starred in.
* Fierce Creatures: Cleese co-wrote the screenplay for this sequel to "A Fish Called Wanda."
Books:
* "The Human Face"
* "A Fish Called Wanda" (novelization of the film)
* "Life of Brian" (novelization of the film)
* "The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It" (a book based on the television series)
* "Last Tango in Tokyo" (a collection of humorous essays)
* "The World's First Human-Powered Aircraft: A Memoir" (an autobiographical work)
This is just a selection of John Cleese's writing credits. He has written extensively for both television and film, and his work has been praised for its humor, intelligence, and wit.