EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS

SERIES 1 | 2

SERIES 1
* Number in parentheses at end of program description is BBCWA library tape number. *NOTE: Many of these programs exceed a standard half-hour length. For this reason we have put the program run time after the program title.

1. A TOUCH OF CLASS 30:22 - Basil Fawlty is in a campaign to improve the class of his clientele at Fawlty Towers. His efforts have spectacular results - in the short term. (1)

2. THE BUILDERS 28:17 - Sybil has picked a professional firm for the alterations to the hotel. But Basil makes an executive decision that his friend can do a better job. (2)

3. THE WEDDING 33:21 - Basil occupies himself in a losing battle against moral turpitude. His predicament is exacerbated by Manuel’s birthday celebrations. (3)

4. HOTEL INSPECTORS 28:49 - One of the dreaded events in a hotel manager’s life is the inspector’s visit. One calls, and Basil has to decide which of the guests he is. (4)

5. GORMET NIGHT 28:38 - It is Gourmet Night at Fawlty Towers, and it seems that Basil’s long cherished dream will be realized. But the chef lies drunk on the floor. (5)

6. THE GERMANS 31:17 - A moose head falls on Basil during a fire drill, giving him a concussion. But he must leave hospital to deal tactfully with a group of German tourists. (6)

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SERIES 2
1. COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS 31:26 - A nearly deaf and very difficult Mrs. Richards arrives at the hotel. When she loses a large sum of money, she demands that the police be called. (7)

2. THE PSYCHIATRIST 36:19 - Basil is certain one of the guests has smuggled a girl into his room and sets out to investigate. Unfortunately, he is caught in a compromising situation by Sybil. (8)

3. WALDORF SALAD 32:06 - An American guest tips Basil to keep the kitchen open late, but chef has left for the day. Basil steps in, but he meets his Waterloo when the guest requests a Waldorf Salad. (9)

4. THE KIPPER AND THE CORPSE 31:34 - What should a hotelier do when he serves a guest breakfast in bed and finds that guest dead? Whatever that something may be, Basil does not do it. (10)

5. ANNIVERSARY 29:11 - It is Basil and Sibyl’s anniversary, and Basil has actually remembered. In true Basil fashion, however, he has not told Sybil he has remembered and she is hugely upset. (11)

6. BASIL THE RAT 33:47 - Manuel has been ordered to get rid of his pet rat before the health inspector pays a visit. But the pet breaks away, leading the Major to trying to shoot the rodent in the bar. (12)