British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC
Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1975 - 1979
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about a hotel and its owner, a man of infinite rudeness with a rabid dislike of almost all guests. Stars John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Ballard Berkeley and more.

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Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese). Copyright: BBC

Series 1 (1975)

Fawlty Towers' first series was broadcast between September and October 1975 to a lukewarm reception from critics. The audience response, however, was far more positive. Episodes include The Germans, The Builders, and Gourmet Night.

Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Copyright: BBC

Series 2 (1979)

Series 2 began in February 1979, following Cleese and Booth's divorce, including episodes such as The Psychiatrist, Basil The Rat and Communication Problems.

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