Welcome to Fawlty Towers, the most chaotic hotel on the English Riviera. This classic BBC sitcom stars the unforgettable John Cleese as Basil Fawlty, a snobbish and rude hotel manager who is constantly on the verge of a breakdown. His life is a never-ending series of disasters, thanks to his domineering wife Sybil, the sensible chambermaid Polly, and the hopelessly confused Spanish waiter, Manuel. Each episode sees Basil's desperate attempts to maintain a sense of class and order descend into complete and utter farce, fueled by eccentric guests and spectacular misunderstandings. From hiding a rat to "not mentioning the war," the slapstick and brilliant dialogue make this a comedy masterpiece. The classic comedy series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Fawlty Towers is a classic British sitcom that originally aired on BBC Two. Set in a dysfunctional seaside hotel, the show follows the rude and incompetent owner, Basil Fawlty, his bossy wife Sybil, and their quirky staff as they deal with demanding guests and chaotic situations. The series is known for its clever writing, slapstick humor, and memorable characters like Manuel, the confused Spanish waiter. Only twelve episodes were made between 1975 and 1979, but Fawlty Towers remains one of Britain’s most beloved comedies thanks to its sharp wit and timeless jokes. It has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns. Whether you’re new to the show or rewatching old favorites, Fawlty Towers promises plenty of laughs.
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Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
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