Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers season 2 on BBC Two
Watch Fawlty Towers on BBC Two
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Ended
Season 2:
Ended on October 25, 1979
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Season: 2
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Feb 19, 1979 Communication Problems
E2 Feb 26, 1979 The Psychiatrist
E3 Mar 05, 1979 Waldorf Salad
E4 Mar 12, 1979 The Kipper and the Corpse
E5 Mar 26, 1979 The Anniversary
E6 Oct 25, 1979 Basil the Rat
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Why Watch:
Discover why this twelve-episode masterpiece is frequently cited as the greatest British sitcom ever produced.
Series Analysis:
Fawlty Towers remains the gold standard of British farce, representing a masterclass in escalating tension and comedic timing. Over just twelve episodes, John Cleese and Connie Booth crafted a world of frantic desperation centered on Basil Fawlty, the quintessential misanthrope. Its cultural footprint is massive; the show defined the cringe comedy subgenre decades before it became a television staple. By exploring class anxieties and the absurdity of service industry bureaucracy, it transcended its 1970s origins to become a universal study of human frustration. The series' legacy is cemented by its refusal to overstay its welcome, maintaining a level of quality few sitcoms ever reach. Set a reminder on your calendar, as rumors of new projects or reimagined iterations often surface in the news cycle.
Tone: Historical, analytical, and celebratory. Last Updated: July 2025
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Network:
BBC Two
Seasons:
2
Years:
1975 - 1979
Genre:
Comedy
Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Rating:
TV-PG
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