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

Fawlty Towers

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1975 - 1979
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about a hotel and its owner, a man of infinite rudeness with a rabid dislike of almost all guests. Stars John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Ballard Berkeley and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Ballard Berkeley Major Gowen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
Connie Booth Polly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
John Cleese Basil Fawlty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
Gilly Flower Miss Tibbs
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 11
Brian Hall Terry
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 6
Renee Roberts Miss Gatsby
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 11
Andrew Sachs Manuel
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
Prunella Scales Sybil Fawlty
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Trevor Adams Alan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
Denyse Alexander Kitty
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
James Appleby Stubbs
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
Robert Arnold Arthur
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
Elizabeth Benson Mrs. Heath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Elizabeth Benson Mrs White
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Lisa Bergmayr German Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Imogen Bickford-Smith Girlfriend
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Norman Bird Mr Arrad
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Bruce Boa Mr Hamilton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Willy Bowman German Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Bill Bradley Mr Mackintosh
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
Peter Brett Brian
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
 1
Pamela Buchner Miss Young
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Richard Caldicot Mr. Twitchen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Ken Campbell Roger
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
Terence Conoley Mr. Wareing
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Terence Conoley Mr Johnston
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
James Cossins Mr. Walt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
 1
Brenda Cowling Sister
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Bernard Cribbins Mr. Hutchinson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
 1
Michael Cronin Lurphy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
Allan Cuthbertson Colonel Hall
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Claire Davenport Mrs. Wilson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Richard Davies Mr White
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Anthony Dawes Mr Libson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Aimée Delamain Mrs Johnson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Barney Dorman Kerr
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
June Ellis Mrs Johnston
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Robin Ellis Danny Brown
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Sabina Franklyn Quentina
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
Dorothy Frere Miss Hare
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Iris Fry Mrs. Sharp
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Yvonne Gilan Mrs. Peignoir
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
Dan Gillan German Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Elspet Gray Mrs Abbott
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Michael Gwynn Lord Melbury
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Michael Halsey Jones
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
Basil Henson Dr Abbott
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Nicky Henson Mr Johnson
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Roger Hume Reg
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
Betty Huntley-Wright Mrs. Twitchen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Nick Kane German Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Pat Keen Virginia
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
David Kelly O'Reilly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
Diana King Mrs. Lloyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
Melody Lang Mrs Taylor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
Robert Lankesheer Mr Thurston
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
John Lawrence Mr. Sharp
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
George Lee Delivery Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
 1
George Lee Mr Kerr
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
Louis Mahoney Doctor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 1
Andre Maranne André
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Len Marten Guest
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Raymond Mason Mr Zebedee
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Robert McBain Mr Xerxes
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Charles McKeown Mr Ingrams
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Geoffrey Morris John
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
 1
Jay Neill Bar Guest
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
David Neville Ronald
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
Claire Nielson Mrs Hamilton
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Tony Page Master Heath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Geoffrey Palmer Dr Price
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Mervyn Pascoe Mr Yardley
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
Luan Peters Raylene Miles
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
 1
Conrad Phillips Mr. Lloyd
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
Steve Plytas Kurt
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Mavis Pugh Mrs Chase
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
John Quarmby Mr Carnegie
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
Derek Royle Mr Leeman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
 1
Joan Sanderson Mrs Richards
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
Jeffrey Segal Mr. Heath
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Johnny Shannon Mr Firkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
 1
Beatrice Shaw Miss Gurke
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
Christine Shaw Audrey
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
Stuart Sherwin Guest
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
David Simeon Mr. Mackenzie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Una Stubbs Alice
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
 1
Stella Tanner Mrs Arrad
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 1
James Taylor Mr Taylor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 1
April Walker Jean
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
 1
Ann Way Mrs. Hall
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
 1
Lionel Wheeler Mr. Watson
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Martin Wyldeck Sir Richard Morris
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Connie Booth Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
John Cleese Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 12
Production team
Person Role Episode count
John Howard Davies Director
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 6
Bob Spiers Director
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 6
Douglas Argent Producer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 6
John Howard Davies Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 6
Howard Dell Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 4
Susan Imrie Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  4. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
 4
Bill Harris Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
 1
Neil Pittaway Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
 2
Bob Rymer Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  2. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  3. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 3
Peter Kindred Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
 6
Dennis Wilson Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of Class
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - The Wedding Party
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel Inspectors
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - The Germans
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  12. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
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Nigel Curzon Production Designer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat
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