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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication Problems
It's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 19th February 1979
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 31 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Cleese | Basil Fawlty |
| Prunella Scales | Sybil Fawlty |
| Andrew Sachs | Manuel |
| Connie Booth | Polly |
| Ballard Berkeley | Major Gowen |
| Brian Hall | Terry |
| Gilly Flower | Miss Tibbs |
| Renee Roberts | Miss Gatsby |
| Joan Sanderson | Mrs Richards |
| Robert Lankesheer | Mr Thurston |
| Johnny Shannon | Mr Firkins |
| Bill Bradley | Mr Mackintosh |
| George Lee | Mr Kerr |
| Mervyn Pascoe | Mr Yardley |
| John Cleese | Writer |
| Connie Booth | Writer |
| Bob Spiers | Director |
| Douglas Argent | Producer |
| Howard Dell | Editor |
| Nigel Curzon | Production Designer |
| Dennis Wilson | Composer |