[TV] Fawlty Towers

[jcdenton08]

Some of it is cringeworthy now.
Especially the Germans episode.

Strongly disagree, I think it’s a brilliant episode and never find myself cringing, certainly embarrassed at Basil, which is the exact point of the episode. One of the finest half hours of comedy ever written and outstandingly performed.

 

[Redinpeace]

Roger

Hello Baz


“Oh joy“ when Basil realises the kipper hasn’t poisoned his guest.

 

[jcdenton08]

Hello Baz


“Oh joy“ when Basil realises the kipper hasn’t poisoned his guest.

“Yes, well one of the guests has just died ”

 

[dolphins]

"You'll have to sew 'em back on first."

 

[Redinpeace]

“Yes, well one of the guests has just died ”

“Another one gone in the night, another in the Fawlty Towers book of remembrance”

 

[dolphins]

"How's the cat?"

"How's the cat?!?! It's gone to London to see the Queen!"

 

[Redinpeace]

“Do you really think even in your wildest dreams a girl like this could be interested in an aging brilliantine stick insect like you”

Sybil was brutal

 

[Redinpeace]

"How's the cat?"

"How's the cat?!?! It's gone to London to see the Queen!"

“The cat lives“

 

[jcdenton08]

I’m not ashamed to admit this either.

As a child (I’m 39) I used to watch this and Dad’s Army on a Saturday evening after Grandstand, and Polly was my first crush.

Looking back now…. I had great taste!

“Hello, Fawlty Titties!”

 

[Redinpeace]

I’m not ashamed to admit this either.

As a child (I’m 39) I used to watch this and Dad’s Army on a Saturday evening after Grandstand, and Polly was my first crush.

Looking back now…. I had great taste!

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“Hello, Fawlty Titties!”

Raylene Miles

 

[Chicken Run]

On my annual rewatch. 12 episodes of perfection, just masterful. Unsurpassed.

I love all kinds of British comedy, new and old, but there’s something very special about Fawlty Towers.

No matter how many times I’ve seen them, no other show makes me truly belly laugh like this.

Is it on Iplayer?

 

[jcdenton08]

Raylene Miles

Ah yes, but the “accent” @Harry Wilson's tackle I take it back, that makes me cringe!

 

[jcdenton08]

Is it on Iplayer?

Sadly not presently but it comes and goes

 

[Quebec Seagull]

If you enjoy the series, check out the play - it's very well done. It will be touring but no Brighton stop-off, unfortunately.
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I saw the show in the West end in December; we were in stitches from start to end. The actors are near-carbon copies of the original characters, so you feel as though you're practically at the original studio audience taping of an episode c. 1975

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[jcdenton08]

I went to a show in December; we were in stitches from start to end. The actors are near-carbon copies of the original characters, so you feel as though you're practically at the original studio audience taping of an episode c. 1975

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Paul Nicholas was surprisingly great as the Major. He was on fire

 

[jcdenton08]

While we’re on accents, I love Mr. Hamilton, but as a Canadaphile watching back, did they really have to pick Bruce Boa, a man so Canadian he gives Bob and Doug McKenzie a run for their money?!

 

[Redinpeace]

@jcdenton08 this thread has made me smile, think I’ll dig out the scripts ( book) and read a few episodes.

”Mother Johnson mother Johnson come out come out wherever you are“

 

[jcdenton08]

@jcdenton08 this thread has made me smile, think I’ll dig out the scripts ( book) and read a few episodes.

”Mother Johnson mother Johnson come out come out wherever you are“

She drive him crazy!

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

“Have you got a choc ice?” one for the completists

Roger - The Anniversary.

Again, just brilliant writing. To write a meta character as an audience surrogate was just another masterstroke.

“Man-well!”

Ken Campbell aged 34!!

 

[Redinpeace]