Fawlty Towers, a 22-room hotel located in Torquay, the centre of the 'English Riviera', is a den of mishap and disaster.

Basil Fawlty, owner and manager of the hotel, is a man of infinite capability in impoliteness, caustic intolerance and general rudeness toward the guests he views as an unwelcome imposition. His wife, Sybil, is of a more practical demeanour, but seems to have an immunity to work. The running of the hotel is thus often left to waitress, maid, and all-round help Polly. Meanwhilse, Spanish waiter and porter Manuel is still struggling with English.

Our Review: One of, if not the, most well-loved British sitcom of all time, the importance and popularity of Fawlty Towers is difficult to exaggerate - particularly considering that only 12 episodes were ever made.

The series managed to capture that magic formula of a familiar setting with absurb but believable characters, incredibly tight writing, wonderful performances from regulars and guest stars alike, and some of the most intricate storylines in light entertainment. Add in a liberal helping of superb one-liners, splendid set-piece visual treats, cracking dialogue and a sprinkling of slapstick, and you get this most popular and well-loved of series.