Fawlty Towers Poster

Fawlty Towers (1975)

Comedy 30m

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8.8/10

Don’t mention the war!

Overview

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.

John Cleese

Creator

Connie Booth

Creator

Top Billed Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

Basil Fawlty

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Sybil Fawlty

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Polly Sherman

Andrew Sachs

Andrew Sachs

Manuel

Ballard Berkeley

Ballard Berkeley

Major Gowen

Gilly Flower

Gilly Flower

Miss Tibbs

Renee Roberts

Renee Roberts

Miss Gatsby

Brian Hall

Brian Hall

Terry the Chef

Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth Benson

Mrs. Heath, Mrs. White

Terence Conoley

Terence Conoley

Mr. Johnston, Mr. Wareing

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Reviews

A review by farquarRonalds

Written on January 26, 2023

This is absolute comic perfection. You have Basil Fawlty, who is played immensely well. In _Waldorf Salad_, when he faces the prospect of unhappy guests, he lashes out in a tirade that makes for a much more appealing story rather than a mushy emotional sort. I could go on. The “don’t mention the war!” bit is going to be quoted for thousands of years, Basil the Rat makes for a legendary send-...

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Media

Fawlty Towers: All 12 Episodes (1975/1979)

Fawlty Towers: All 12 Episodes (1975/1979)

Fawlty Towers: Reserving a table for dinner

Fawlty Towers: Reserving a table for dinner

Fawlty Towers: Bloopers and outtakes

Fawlty Towers: Bloopers and outtakes

A room with a view - Fawlty Towers - BBC

A room with a view - Fawlty Towers - BBC

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Seasons

Series 1

Series 1

1975 | 6 Episodes

Series 2

Series 2

1979 | 6 Episodes

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