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1975 – 1979 · Series · 30m · TV-PG

Fawlty Towers

CriticsCritics: 95
AudienceAudience: 8.6

A stressed hotel owner tries to keep his struggling seaside business running with help from his wife and staff. Their efforts are repeatedly derailed by demanding guests, misunderstandings, language confusion, and the owner’s short temper, creating a steady stream of escalating farcical chaos.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you appreciate escalating misunderstandings, awkward situations, and sharp British sitcom humor like Mr. Bean; Not for you if you dislike slapstick, abrasive characters, or dated stereotypes.

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Cast

John CleesePrunella ScalesConnie BoothAndrew SachsBallard BerkeleyBrian HallGilly FlowerRenee Roberts

Directors

Bob SpiersJohn Howard Davies

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