John Cleese just got his own YouTube channel and he's already winning at it

Monty Python actor John Cleese has launched his own YouTube channel, reminding fans "I'm still alive", in a hilarious welcome video.

Wearing a mask of his own face, the 76-year-old urged fans to "waste your time on fresh new Cleese content - well, relatively fresh anyway", as he launched the new venture.

The British comedian also poked fun at the settlements for his three divorces.

"I'm delighted to welcome you to this so I can benefit from the advertising revenue that comes through this latest scam."

Starting with a countdown of his most famous roles to remind younger audiences exactly who he was, Cleese highlighted his star turns in Monty Python, A Fish Called Wanda, James Bond, Fawlty Towers and media coverage of his divorces.

"I bring you good news, and it's certainly good in my eyes, I'm still alive!"

He promised videos including "hour after hour of me ranting about the other Pythons, recounting tales of the good old days, [and] showing you pictures of cats."