Fawlty Towers

1976•2 series•Entertainment / Comedy

Available on U&Gold

Basil Fawlty is an inept and slightly out-of-his-head English hotel manager, who is tortured by `that annoying section of the general public who insist on staying at hotels'. Fawlty is constantly berated by his wife, and his efforts are continually hampered by their Spanish waiter, Manuel.

Episode 1Communication Problems

Sitcom gold with John Cleese as the irascible hotel manager. A racing tip and a guest who is hard of hearing spell financial disaster for Basil.

Episode 2The Psychiatrist

First-class farce with John Cleese and Andew Sachs. A medallion man, two psychiatrists, a pretty Australian girl and a ladder cause Basil some embarrassment.

Episode 3Waldorf Salad

Classic comedy farce with John Cleese. Basil encounters a few language problems when an upfront American guest orders a Waldorf salad after the chef's gone home.

Episode 4The Kipper and the Corpse

Peerless sitcom with John Cleese as hapless Basil Fawlty. Basil tries to conceal the body of a dead guest while worrying about some out-of-date kippers.

Episode 5The Anniversary

Basil tries to do something nice for Sybil on their anniversary - a surprise party. Naturally, it all goes wrong when the guest of honour storms off in a huff.

Episode 6Basil the Rat

Sitcom classic set in a Torquay hotel. Chaos ensues when a public health inspector threatens to close the hotel and Manuel introduces his pet 'hamster' called Basil.

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