May 06, 2023
67 min
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Fawlty Towers: 50 Years of Laughs (2023)

A celebration of John Cleese and Connie Booth's acclaimed sitcom following the misadventures of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty. The programme explores its phenomenal success, with a selection of its finest moments, and contributions from fans, experts and supporting cast members.

Category

Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Companies

North One Television

John Cleese

Self

Michael Palin

Self

Connie Booth

Self

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