I hope to watch all episodes thanks utube 😊

Same. Round and round over and over since I was 6 years old till now (I’m nearly 40)

And we forget how much plot there is in that Ep. with classic lines. We remeber the Germans, but there's the Moose, the hospital visit, the doctor, the matron...

@@TheDavidfallon No, i did NOT. Sybil with her toe + Basil rubbing his hands over the doctors "it might be quite painful".

And how ironic that @1:40 John holds a letter from the BBC saying it was a horrible proposal for a show. It reminds me of the producers who tried to remove the song "Over the Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz, or the producers of Looney Toons who tried to cancel the Oscar-winning episode "What's Opera, Doc?" since they said nobody wants to watch Bugs Bunny doing an opera.

Welcome to the Club

Don't let them control you. God bless Australia!!

Stay free. Our thoughts and hearts are with you from overseas xx

Glad you enjoyed it Glenn, greetings from Cornwall.

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There is not much intelligence left in Britain since the seventies.

David gemmill I agree I watched this when I was a teenager now I’m in my sixties and still watch all the repeats and still laugh my head off.

9

There has been a few american imitations or remakes. However they did not meet the standards of this gem

Only fools is as good

@@johnkennethwiseman5460 They try to copy British humour but they can't manage it. Wrong culture. Still stuck on slapstick. Apart from South Park, I can't find anything to laugh at in US comedy. It simply isn't funny.

It is television gold.

I agree👌

@@rodneyadderton1077 it wont be Gold if Cleese tries to revive it. There was talk of re making a new one, but not set in England. These things worked then, not now...

It can also mean idiot or maybe a**hole, so not necessarily a vulgar term for a body part

@@jondoglegs7124 aye man....and for those who don't class English as their mother tongue, it can also mean 'to hit something or someone' ;)

" No it isn't"

Every comedy needs a straight man to play off of and Connie was it.

Edward Garea 'Actress'.

@@shirleymental4189 Actresses now usually call themselves 'actors'.

In a nasal voice, "I KNOohhhhw".

100% agree

Excellent choices. But what about Only Fools and Horses?

Did the US (as often with European film) make their own copy of the office...despite it being in English?

From Germany! Sachs a giveaway of course.

7

@@bhall5802 yeah 7

@@bhall5802 agree

That just sums up the cast, no lovies at all✊♥️

11. 'The anniversary' wasn't that good in my opinion.

Genius sitcom on a global scale!

Dear Anthony Monaghan, I couldn't agree more 👍! I think I still remember EVERY LINE in every episode of Fawlty Towers. It was the BEST BRITISH comedy 🤣 of all time. And there are quite a few people who behave just like Sinclair, the man who inspired the character of Basil Fawlty. People who work in shops and hotels who just HATE other people, and have no interest in helping anyone. LOL 😅 😅 😅!!! I remember going into a bookshop about 10 years ago on Christmas Eve and the woman who owned the place was so gratuitously rude. It was hilarious 😂, I chose some books, but it was obvious that this woman wanted to close the store. She was already getting stuck into the champagne, and I ended up apologising repeatedly to her, despite having done nothing to offend her!! My mother, who was with me at the time, said:"You don't have to keep saying sorry." At which point, the drunk but not merry owner said:"Right, that's it! Get out of my shop!" It was the most bizarre, funny 🤣 and insane encounter I've ever had with another human being! 😆😅🤣🤣🤣 Love from Amanda in Melbourne, Australia ❤️

@@23rdjune That one makes me cringe and I rarely watch it. I think their judgment failed them that time. But the other 11 are pure gold.

I have watched pretty much all British sitcoms. I wouldn't say it's really the best. Too much screaming and very predictable comedy. Cringe at times.

A person of discernment, pleased to meet you ! X

I agree...have always loved this show (who doesn't!) but never seen this documentary till tonight ! Thankfully John and some other cast members are still alive. So sad to hear that Prunella is suffering from dementia (for some years now I've heard) and my heart goes out to her and her spouse Timothy West. They both discuss the condition very earnestly and movingly in their wonderful "travelogue" series traversing the great canals & waterways of the UK and Europe recently. A must see series in itself that I strongly recommend !

Couldn't of said it better myself

favourite

Waking Ned brilliant and warmhearting actor RIP

@@albionmyl7735 hear! Hear! I'm in full agreement!

im 62 and he was never off tv back in the day,seen him in some classic plays also,and a great irish show called strumpet city,its worth a watch

He was Father Jack in Father Ted the channel 4 comedy show.

no he wasn't @@clioflano421

That’s the best 🌿🚗

I haven't watched this particular UKposts clip, though I know the show well. Coming across your comment brought a big smile and outright laugh as I recalled that scene which I haven't seen in a couple of years. Guess I'm going to have to get my dvd's of the show into action once more.

Hakapik, Ever notice how Major stands on his toes before he stutters?

@@arvidlystnur4827 No, I did not notice that, but will look for it next time I watch an episode or 2! Awesome tip for a fan to look for!

4.16 - Is like the 'BARRYMORE AND THE SWIMMING POOL' scene.

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@@mogadon7 my go to

Amen.✌. Just Pray that 1 day a whole new secret series magically appears that was kept back or lost in the Fawlty Towers vaults etc. Same with 'The Young Ones', but as for this sure some scenes have different dialogue or it's delivered in another form to them original 12 that continue to adore after watching for last 40 yrs. Know 'em off by Heart & NEVER TIRE 👏😍🔥

Chaos all right, the tension, the angst, anger and fear, falling from one hole into another.

"Obvious reasons - two of them! Mrs. Peignoir was pretty good, too! But I suppose the best line was Sybil's "If you're going to grope a girl, have the good manners to be in the same room with her."

The Blonde woman that plays the part of the Young Australian woman, has one of the worst Australian accents ever attempted. It's worse than Richard Gere's French accent in The Jackal and that was atrocious. At least Fawlty Towers was a comedy, a bad attempt at an accent is funny.

@@albertrogers2506 One of the funniest lines I ever heard: "Have to sew em back on first."

absoslutely compelled to recite "... Uno, dos, tres ..." with Manuel.

Check yourself in to a cozy institution where you can be gently weaned off the nastier bits of this python . I know you can do it (actually I don't know what you are capable of doing). Manic depression is no laughing matter. Get a grip on yourself. John Cleese indeed ! No animals were killed during the making of this film. Cleese is still porting around his impressive midriff gut and I have to go--not Google's doing. It's that Clarkson--never met a nicer guy......or did I? Thanks to Sqtuck.

Coupling, Yess! I especially loved the Best Friend's Bottom, which the fellow playing Steve actually got to see, although the camera didn't! Poor Jeff!

By the way, I adore 5-year-old "Karen" in "Outnumbered", played by Ramona Marquez. It is reported that she learned her character and the plot, and delivered her lines as the plot demanded, rather than from a script! I particularly like the difficult questions she 'innocently' asks a clergyman.

add 'Mind your language' to the list :)

@@albertrogers2506 I

Best show would love for it to be replayed again

today you get to see the ravages of plastic surgery

...ditto! ♥♥

The same is true of Carol Cleveland, (From Python). Both, Hot then, Too much surgery now.

Ah those sweet first loves. Never forgotton.

I bet her legs still look good!

Glad it translates, shame we don’t seem to bother to translate other comedy’s that aren’t in English? Sure we miss out on an awful lot? 😂😂😂is so important for everyone where ever your from ✊♥️

Great comedy is truly timeless as the same joy it provokes is available now, just as it was then!

Wish you could share pics

Sounds like a regular "Flowery Twat Reunion."

You poor thing, my sincere condolences. Have you fully recovered yet? Congratulations.

Cameron, I remember the joint it was a night club sort of place we went there a good few times......I'm trying to recall the name.... It was out Cookham way It will come to me, but not just yet, I lived in Marlow in them days & my memory is not what it was

@@paddybpaddyb9940 The location was just outside Bouneend, on the road that led from the bridge to the tiny roundabout, which you turned left at, and then you went about 500 yards and it was a driveway up to it on the right side of the road towards Wooburn Green. I can't remember what it was called, but you're correct in that it was a nightclub buddy :-)

_"I'm a doctor, and I want my sausages!"_ 😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

I love Polly.

We'll never know if their hunch was right or whether they would have produced something even more amazing.

It was apparently carefully crafted, and by plan. They had material they wanted to cover, and they covered it.

I watched all 12 episodes of FT and surprisingly, it was really good.

what a very sweet story :D

How is your leg now?🦴🦿

What a good dad you had. I wish my dad did anything with me

Great comment Serene! Hope you still like our humour today!

What a great and wonderful story!!! We need more Dads like yours today!

You never knew what the sign in the front of the hotel would be , one show it was Fawlty Twats , an that was just the beginning of the show , I also as many of you have seen each of these show many times an would be ready to watch them now . Sheer brilliance in the writing from start to finish, at times watching movies regarding WW2 some of the lines come to mind from yhe show n the GERMANS .

Watery Fowls

I think Farty Owls was another one.

@David Marin I think you mean "FLOWERY TWATS" it was an anagram.

petrol for under a quid.. worst marquis ever.. hey'nonny'nonny, y'all

I think that was the only cultural action you did in your entire miserable life, to watch Fawlty Towers.

@@yukseloden6939 Basil? Is that you?

I'd add Porridge and Yes Minister / Yes Prime Minister to that list.

I was watching some bit on Blackadder and the creators of the show said that they chose to do a historical sitcom because Fawlty Towers had ruined regular sitcoms forever. It could never be improved upon.

Same here but i am from Sweden Ha en fin dag 🌞

Watch Mind Your Language, it's amazing.

Hammern28 Norwegian you say ? Have you seen the Norwegian blue who is pining for the Fjords? 😂

Is it narrated as Manuel or as Andrew Sachs?

This is the most amazing, wonderful, curiously odd thing I've heard today.

WELCH? Where do they come from? Welchland?😂😂😂

effyleven WELSH

Steven J I apologize Steven J

@@effyleven He said Welsh.

12 is too few. Even the Honeymooners had 39. They could have easily gone to 24 episodes if they had really wanted to. Don't kid yourself. They were talented writers.

im currently rewatching and they are as hilarious as ever. pure gold.

I said the same about the Blackadder series. Back in 2002 I used to binge watch all four series' back to back, and then back to back again. As much as I still love that series, these days I struggle to watch two episodes in a row now.

Music. NOW PLEASE

I love the Basil overcoming the hijacker is a hilarious idea 😂

I'm American and I agree

It's a strange thing with us Aussies, most of us have a really good sense of humour and naturally quite witty, but it rarely translates well onto tv etc. Most of our comedies are just not that funny, in varying degrees.

Great stuff. I believe my brother has that set. I have The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin \m/

we cant do comedies any more tho, the far left are taking over

@@2112res ah yes reginald perrin very good comedy, my favourites john cleese's fawlty towers and richard aspland's wet fish van, great writing

RIGHT!!! *smashes picture in frame on the floor, and runs to the bar, making sure that the recipients have their hands placed neatly on the table...*

Get it yourself I'm busy!!!

He's from Barcelona.

LMAO!

RIGHT!

Top Quality but it will be cancelled as of the virtuous pc crowd

@@qualitygoldfish2198 Was going to say the same, the days of Cleese and co. being allowed are slowly coming to close

@@licho52 Sadly

Thank you

He's definitely up there but I'm not sure he's better than Spike Milligan. Also there's Ronnie Barker.

John Cleese is still alive you know.

@@sarahstrong7174 I don't think anyone is saying otherwise.

Yes but he co -wrote "Fawlty" with his soon to be ex wife, Connie Booth, also the other Pythons also contributed...

My only claim to fame is that I went up to John Cleese in an airport and asked him if he was John Cleese and he said no.

I have memorized the introductory song. For instance "I've started to deteriorate, And I have passed my own sell-by date". I am very fond of Weetabix, and immensely enjoyed his complaint about being served "Weetabix puree" for breakfast. I think the couple are both played by Scots actors.

It wasn’t underrated at all, it was always very popular. The BBC made loads of series of it.

Are you like seriously dying? Terminally? My comment is a year after yours and I would love to know you're alright.

I thank America, on behalf of Bernard Cribbins, for his little checks.

Surprised you Yanks understood it. You don't get sarcasm usually.

@@regwatson2017 Not all Yanks. Just like not all Brits are polite.

@@regwatson2017 - Hey, was that sarcasm?

Thanks for the feedback. Loads over here like Frasier etc too.