Eighties heart-throb Paul Nicholas looks unrecognisable as the Major and Adam Jackson-Smith is seen...

Back in the 80s, the actor who starred in Just Good Friends became a heartthrob due to his attractive curly blonde hair and well-defined jawline.

After four decades, Paul Nicholas has taken up a distinct character. He now plays the clumsy elderly Major in John Cleese's live version of his successful BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers.

At his age of 79, he stated that he has reached a point where he can no longer opt to be Peter Pan.

At my current point in life, I am presented with opportunities to act in similar roles. Recently, I portrayed the character of Colonel Pickering which is somewhat alike to this current role.

He made his remarks while John Cleese unveiled that it took him and his former partner, Connie Booth, only twenty minutes to create the idea for Fawlty Towers.

Back in the early 80s, everyone was swooning over Paul Nicholas' handsome features - his sharp jawline and curly blond hair. However, these days, he's taken on the role of a fumbling old Major in John Cleese's stage production of Fawlty Towers.

In the photo, we can see John Cleese posing with the cast of a West End performance. The individuals, from right to left, are Victoria Fox, Hemi Yeroham, Adam Jackson-Smith, Anna-Jane Casey, and of course John Cleese himself.

The well-known comedian John Cleese reunited with the first group of actors who starred in the successful British television series called Fawlty Towers.

John Cleese was really happy as he appeared at the preview of the West End performance. He had on a couple of blue denim pants with dark brown and gray sneakers for shoes. His t-shirt was just a basic black one, and he had a light beige jacket.

Adam Jackson-Smith takes on the role of Basil Fawlty in a fresh stage adaptation and shares the screen with Paul Nicholas.

Cleese and Nicholas were seen taking a photo together, looking happy despite the dull weather. Nicholas wore an elegant outfit consisting of gray pants and a black jacket with two rows of gold buttons, which matched his gold and blue tie.

The stage version of the popular BBC show will debut in the West End this Saturday. According to Cleese, the live adaptation is far superior to the television version.

As I think back on how the program was created, I recall having a meal with BBC director and producer Jimmy Gilmore. During our lunch, I expressed my disinterest in doing additional Monty Pythons projects.

I expressed my desire to engage in an activity with my better half as we share a common sense of humor and she's a splendid performer with excellent conversational skills.

He instructed me to leave and have a conversation with her, stating that he would authorize it.

Connie and I had a discussion that went on for approximately 20 minutes, and we came to a mutual decision to choose this particular hotel where we had stayed during the Monty Python shoot in Torquay. It's worth mentioning that Connie was a frequent visitor to the hotel, which often goes unnoticed.

The sitcom comprises 12 episodes and is centered around the true story of Donald Sinclair, the proprietor of Gleneagles Hotel in Torquay. The couple behind the show were intrigued by his extremely impolite conduct.

Cleese is seen holding a poster for his latest play, which he has modified specifically for theatrical performance.

Adam Jackson-Smith and Anna-Jane Case are performing as Polly Sherman, a chambermaid, and Basil Fawlty, a hotel manager, respectively. These characters are based on actual individuals who worked at a hotel in Torquay.

The crew is carrying out a fresh production grounded on the well-known BBC sitcom. This display, along with a question and answer session, is the initial authentic preview of the much-awaited play.

The sneak preview of the performance was followed by a Q&A session with John Cleese, who is now part of the cast. He shared his thoughts during the live event saying: "It's significantly improved from what was shown on TV."

Cleese and Jackson-Smith standing for a photo in front of the Apollo Theatre in downtown London. The initial performance was recorded at the BBC studios back in December of 1974, making it 50 years since then.

Cleese went on to say, "I gave Jimmy Gilmore a call and expressed our desire to have the scene take place in a hotel." Gilmore was agreeable to the idea and gave his approval.

Back then, the BBC functioned differently than it does now. Presently, it has to pass through three committees, but none of them really possess a substantial knowledge on the matter at hand.

Cleese and Ms Booth tied the knot back in 1968 and parted ways in 1978. They first crossed paths while pursuing their passion for comedy and drama in New York. Ms Booth is currently 83 years old.

The pair collaborated on writing and acting in both seasons of Fawlty Towers, where Ms Booth portrayed the role of Polly Sherman, the maid. However, their marriage ended before the completion and release of the second season.

It has been half a century since the initial production was recorded at the BBC studios during the month of December in 1974.

The fresh set of performers in the popular series closely resemble the initial actors. Cleese and his former spouse Connie Booth penned the script for the production, but had already parted ways prior to the release of the second installment.

Cleese was pictured with Anna-Jane Casey, who was donning the famous attire of her character, Polly. The outfit comprised a pink suit along with a white blouse that had ruffled accents. Her curly hair was styled in a bun atop her head.

In the latest play, Cleese stands tall next to Anthony, who portrays a clumsy Major character. The two actors chose to don distinct ensembles, with Cleese opting for a more casual appearance while Anthony donned a formal suit.

Cleese, along with his former wife Connie, who famously portrayed Sybil in the original BBC production, split up back in 1978. However, gossip has it that Booth might make an unexpected appearance in the upcoming West End revival.

The real Basil Fawlty was pictured alongside the new actress playing Sybil, Anna-Jane Casye. She had her blonde hair styled into a bun on top of her head and was dressed in a sky-blue outfit for the photocall held outside the Apollo Theatre, which is located in the heart of London.

The maker of Monty Python is now putting his famous series into a play, which will debut on Saturday at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London.

Today, Cleese announced that the live performance is of superior quality in comparison to its television version.

According to reports, Ms Booth is planning to attend the West End revival secretly. She resides in North London with her second spouse, a famous American theatre critic named John Lahr.

According to Mr. Lahr's statement given to the Mail, the lady is expected to attend the show, but most likely not on its premiere night. Nonetheless, she will make an appearance at some point.

According to an insider, she is excited to witness it but prefers to maintain a discreet public presence and avoid attracting too much attention.