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Fawlty Towers

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  • 1975-1979
  • 2 Seasons
  • CBS/Fox
  • Comedy
  • TV-PG
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Inept and manic English hotel owner and manager, Basil Fawlty, isn't cut out for his job. He's intolerant, rude and paranoid. All hell frequently breaks loose as Basil tries to run the hotel, constantly under verbal attack (and sometime physical) from his unhelpful wife Sybil, and hindered by the incompetent, but easy target, Manuel, their Spanish waiter.

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John Cleese
Basil Fawlty
Prunella Scales
Sybil Fawlty
Andrew Sachs
Manuel

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Episode 1

Communication Problems

31 mins

When Mrs. Richards, a demanding woman who is hard of hearing, checks into the hotel, Basil, Sybil and Polly find themselves with a very difficult customer. Meanwhile, Basil bets on a horse that is sure to win, however he must not let Sybil find out.

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Awards

  • 1976 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Comedy - winner
  • 1976 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Situation Comedy - winner
  • 1976 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Light Entertainment Performance - nominated
  • 1980 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Situation Comedy - winner

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