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    Fawlty Towers

    What business did the Mr. Fawlty own?'Fawlty Towers'

      Hotel. Of course, Mr. Fawlty is just about the worst hotel owner in the world!

    Why did Sybil go into the hospital for a few days?'Fawlty Towers'

      Operation on an ingrown toenail. Basil was very happy when the doctor told him that her toe would be very painful after the operation.

    Where was Manuel from?'Fawlty Towers'

      Barcelona. He didn't speak Englishvery well!

    What did Basil say not to do to the Germans?'Fawlty Towers'

      Mention the war. He thought that that would upset them.

    In The Wedding Party, how does Basil describe Sybil's laugh?'Fawlty Towers'

      Machine-gunning a seal. And I have the same laugh that Sybil has...

    Who was the GOOD builder (the one Sybil wanted)?'Fawlty Towers'

      Stubbs. But Basil hired O'Reilly...and he messed up the job.

    Which anniversary did Basil forget?'Fawlty Towers'

      14th. Basil remembered their 15th because he had forgotten the 14th and Sybil had been very upset. 'Not after what happened last year' would he forget the 15th!

    According to Sybil's mother, what brought Sybil and Basil together?'Fawlty Towers'

      Black magic. In reply, Basil said 'She should know. Her and that black cat.'

    Where did Manuel think his hamster was from?'Fawlty Towers'

      Siberia. His 'Siberian Hamster' was actually a rat!

    What American TV series was a spin-off of Fawlty Towers that lasted only a few episodes with John Larroquette as the 'Mr. Fawlty'?'Fawlty Towers'

      Payne. His first name was 'Royal' and his last name was 'Payne.'

    What was the name of the 'deaf' woman who complained to Basil about the view from her room?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Mrs. Richards. Mrs. Richards had a habit of turning her hearing aid off, and then complaining because she couldn't understand what people were saying.

    What town was the hotel located in?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Torquay. Torquay, I've been told, is a vacation town in an area known as the English Riviera.

    Basil thought one of their guests was a hotel inspector. What did he really do?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Sold spoons. Sybil listens in on his telephone conversation and learns what his real occupation is.

    What was Polly's hobby?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Drawing. Polly was trying to sell her drawings.

    In one episode, Sybil is having something delivered for the garden. What is it?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      A gnome. When Sybil reurned, it was sitting on the counter and she told Basil to put it in the garden.

    What was the name of the man who almost swindled Basil out of 200 pounds plus his coin collection?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Lord Melbury. Luckily, he was caught before he could get away with Basil's things!

    Which 'Fawlty Towers' actress was John Cleese (Basil Fawlty) married to in real life?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Connie Booth. Connie Booth was also in a few Monty Python sketches.

    What was wrong with the cat when Basil thought the cat had eaten rat poison?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Hairballs. The cat had hair balls, which happened all the time.

    What was the name of the chef played by Brian Hall?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      Terry. Terry was the chef in Series Two.

    Basil wouldn't let Alan and Jean have a double room in 'The Wedding Party.' Why was this?'Fawlty Towers' - Part Deux

      They weren't married. Of course, Alan and Jean were getting married!

    Who is Sybil's friend that she often talks to on the phone?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Audrey . 'You don't like Audrey very much do you?' 'Oh, awful woman Major, awful!'

    In 'Communication Problems' how much is Mrs. Richards offered for her house in Brighton?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      87,000 pounds. 'Don't be a fool Stephanie! 92,750 I said, and not a penny less!'

    What composer does Basil like listening to?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Brahms. 'Basil, Turn off that racket' 'That's not racket- that's Brahms- Brahms' third racket!'

    What does Manuel keep saying he'll cook?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Paella. He almost gets to in 'The Anniversary' but ends up having a fight with Terry, the cook.

    In 'Gourmet Night,' the three dishes to choose from on the new menu are: duck with orange, duck with cherry and duck...?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Surprise. 'What's duck surpise?' 'That's duck without orange or cherry.'

    In 'The Hotel Inspectors,' what is the actual profession of the first person Basil thinks is the hotel inspector?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      He sells spoons. He works for a cutlery firm, but specialises in spoons.

    What is the name of the cook?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      terry . 'Take it easy, Mr Fawlty!'

    Who is the American statesman that Basil constantly refers to in the first season?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Kissinger . 'Who's drunk?' 'Who do you think!? Henry Kissinger?'

    What name is the con-artist in 'A Touch of Class' posing under?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Melbury . Basil certainly isn't very forgiving when he discovers that he's been having him on. 'You bastard!'

    Who does Polly suggest Basil impersonate instead of Hitler in 'The Germans'?More of the Great 'Fawlty Towers'!

      Jimmy Cagney. 'Jimmy Cagney!? I can't do Jimmy Cagney!'

    How may episodes of Fawlty Towers were made?'Fawlty Towers'

      12. There were 12 episodes made from 1975-1979

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