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The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975] [DVD]

The Complete Fawlty Towers [1975] [DVD]Directors: Bob Spiers, John Howard-Davies
Actors: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Bernard Cribbins
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 79 reviews

Format: PAL
Languages: Dutch (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 360 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.9

MPN: BBCDVD1794
EAN: 5014503486228

Theatrical Release Date: 2001
Release Date: October 3, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, Bernard Cribbins Directors: Bob Spiers, John Howard-Davies

Amazon.co.uk Review
Often hailed as the greatest ever British sitcom, Fawlty Towers is closer to the more elaborate tradition of farce. Comprising two series made in 1975 and 1979, the total of just 12 episodes were painstakingly constructed by writers John Cleese and Connie Booth. Unlike most British farces, however, Fawlty Towers deals with the big themes--death, psychology, xenophobia and even sex-o-phobia (Basil's marriage to Sybil is the most sterile ever depicted in a sitcom). Basil's contempt for his guests is, of course, legendary. It takes little from patrons to unleash his sledgehammer sarcasm: "Rosewood, mahogany, teak? Sorry, I was wondering what you'd like your breakfast tray made out of," he sneers at a guest who dares request breakfast in bed. Like every Englishman, he wants to be king of his own castle and resents having to take in lodgers to maintain the place, especially the open-necked younger generation, whom he regards as sub-human. Mostly, though, Fawlty Towers is comedy of exasperation--who can forget the "damn good thrashing" Basil gives his clapped-out car, or the nervous breakdowns he almost suffers trying to make himself understood to Manuel? It's also comedy of embarrassment. The very fear of losing his dignity generally leads Basil into the most spectacularly undignified of predicaments. His inevitable misery is our sheer delight.--David Stubbs

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5 out of 5 stars Brilliant farcical sitcom   September 5, 2010
AK (London)
As said by some other reviewers, the real problem with the series is that it only contains 12 episodes from two seasons (1975 and 1979). On the other hand these have been lavished with care and attention and are amongst the best of British sit-coms of all times. Based on the proprietor of the Gleneagles hotel in Torquay, who was legendary for his rudeness to guests, this was John Cleese's and Connie Booth's project after John left Monty Python.

The show revolves around a hotel run by the Fawlty couple (Basil (John Cleese) and Sybil (Prunella Scales). Basil being nominally in charge, and far from a model in customer service. While not a resounding success at launch, it built momentum from the first re-run and is by now one of the most widely watched as well as one of the most loved series. It manages to do a good job of portraying Britain in the 70s as well, with topics such as aristocracy, death, psychology, ze Germans, early migration, xenophobia more generally and others.

While on occassion as cringeworthy as Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 1-7 Complete (HBO) [DVD], it is somehow more on the funny side.

On top of the 12 episodes from the two series, you get some additional material, such as the interviews with the main actors & director commentary, as well as a short documentary on the historical precedent for the show (Gleneagles Hotel) and Torquay.

At the price you'll regret not getting it, the series being apiece of British cultural heritage (and the origin of numerous everyday phrases) as well as intenselly funny.


5 out of 5 stars Faulty Towers Box Set   August 4, 2010
Flav
There will never be a better comedy series on TV it was when british comedy was at it's best.


5 out of 5 stars Fawlty Towers   July 29, 2010
Boots Smith

Timeless classic comedy. Feeling down in the dumps? just put this dvd on and it will perk you up no end.


5 out of 5 stars Fawlty Towers   June 27, 2010
Jen
Bought this recently. Read some of the reviews before buying, but only think you will have a problem with picture quality if you have a hideous huge TV! We had no issues with the picture at all. And my 2 children 11 and 14 enjoyed being introduced to this classic, seeing a fully grown adult having a temper tantrum is always entertaining! So if you're looking for some classic, superb comedy, buy this.


5 out of 5 stars Comedy at it's best   June 6, 2010
Fleur (England)
No matter how many times I watch Fawlty Towers it is still just as funny.
John Cleese at his comedic best and with such a talented supporting cast.
Just a pity that there are only 12 episodes!

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