John Wells (November 17, 1936 - January 11, 1998) was a British actor, writer and satirist. 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 11 is the 11th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII in Roman) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Satire is a literary technique of writing or art which exposes the follies of its subject (for example, individuals, organizations, or states) to ridicule, often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. ...

Wells began his television career as a writer on That Was The Week That Was, the 1960s weekly satire show that launched the careers of David Frost and Millicent Martin, among others. Besides making cameo appearances in films such as Casino Royale (1967), television dramas like Casanova (1987), and comedy shows like Yes, Minister, he also wrote television scripts and screenplays, notably Princess Caraboo (1994). His major triumph was the 1980s stage comedy, Anyone for Denis?, in which he impersonated Denis Thatcher. The play was a major West End hit, and toured the UK. That Was The Week That Was, also known as TW3, was a satirical television comedy programme that aired on BBC Television in 1962 and 1963. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... Frost interviewing Donald Rumsfeld in 2005 Sir David Paradine Frost, OBE (born April 17, 1939) is a British television presenter. ... Millicent Martin (born June 8, 1934) is an English actress, singer and comedienne. ... Casino Royale is a James Bond spoof released on 13 April, 1967 lightly based on the Ian Fleming novel of the same name. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Yes, Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister are British sitcoms that were transmitted by the BBC between 1980 and 1988. ... A sketch of Princess Caraboo, by Edward Bird. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... Margaret and Denis Thatcher Arms of Sir Denis Thatcher Major Sir Denis Thatcher, 1st Baronet, MBE (May 10, 1915 – June 26, 2003) was a businessman, and the husband of the former British Prime Minister, Baroness Thatcher. ... West End is the name of some places in the world, including: The West End of London, England West End Theatre, is where many of Londons major theatres are located and premier cinema screenings take place. ...

In 1997 he appeared in the BBC situation comedy Chalk. 1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Chalk was a British comedy written by Steven Moffat set in the fictional comprehensive school of Galfast High. ...

Wells died of cancer. When normal cells are damaged beyond repair, they are eliminated by apoptosis. ...