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A Touch of Class
Basil's dream of attracting a classy clientele come true when Lord Melbury arrives. There's nothing Basil won't do for his Lordship, but titles can be deceiving.

The Anniversary
Basil's plans for a surprise party go horribly wrong when Sybil thinks he's forgotten their 15th wedding anniversary and leaves. Basil is left to clear up the mess.

The Psychiatrist
Sybil's interest is piqued by a young 'yobbo' staying at the hotel, while a visiting psychiatrist finds enough material for a conference when he encounters Basil Fawlty.

The Wedding Party
Prudish Basil is outraged by the apparent promiscuity going on in the hotel, but it's the guests who end up shocked when they find Basil and Manuel in a compromising position.

Written By
John Cleese and Connie Booth

First Broadcast
BBC2
19 September 1975

Number of Series
Two: September - October 1975
February - March & October 1979

Last Broadcast
25 October 1979

AWARDS
Number One in the British Film Institute's top British TV programmes of the 20th Century
BAFTAs for Best Sitcom & Best Light Entertainment Performance
1988 Oracle TV Poll: Funniest TV Show & Repeat Most Like To See