Fawlty Towers. Image shows left to right: Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Polly (Connie Booth). Credit: BBC
Comedy Classics: Fawlty Towers

Comedy Classics: Fawlty Towers

  • TV documentary
  • Channel 5
  • 2023
  • 1 episode

A celebratory documentary investigating the success of Fawlty Towers. Features Christopher Biggins, Hal Cruttenden, Michael Palin, Robert Ross, Robin Ince and more.

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Fawlty Towers. Image shows from L to R: Manuel (Andrew Sachs), Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales), Polly (Connie Booth). Copyright: BBC
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Fawlty Towers

Comedy about a hotel and its owner, a man of infinite rudeness with a rabid dislike of almost all guests.

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened. John Cleese. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

A two hour documentary special looking at Fawlty Towers, plus a two hour clip show. Features Connie Booth's first interview in 30 years.

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