Fawlty Towers
Don’t mention the war!
Created by Connie Booth, John Cleese
On BBC Two
A frenetic, absurdist workplace sitcom built on slapstick chaos and one man's escalating paranoia, sustained across 12 episodes by relentless comedic energy and a fixed ensemble.
Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.
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