Did You Know?
Version of
Snavely (1978)
Remade as
Amanda's (1983)
Payne (1999)
Referenced in
The Goodies: Hype Pressure (1976)
"They've taken off Fawlty Towers"
"They've taken off Fawlty Towers"
Not the Nine O'Clock News: Episode #1.3 (1979)
John Cleese appears on the set of Fawlty Towers.
John Cleese appears on the set of Fawlty Towers.
On the Waterfront: Episode #2.7 (1989)
'Manuel' appears as a contestant in Going for Gold
'Manuel' appears as a contestant in Going for Gold
Northern Exposure: Goodbye to All That (1991)
Shelley mentions watching it.
Shelley mentions watching it.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (1991)
Crow: (as Basil) Yes dear. I'm doing it dear.
Crow: (as Basil) Yes dear. I'm doing it dear.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (1991)
Crow: (as Basil) Manuel!
Crow: (as Basil) Manuel!
An Ungentlemanly Act (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Castle of Fu-Manchu (1992)
"Yes, dear I'm doing it dear!"
"Yes, dear I'm doing it dear!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: 'Manos' the Hands of Fate (1993)
Crow: (as Basil) Yes, dear. I'm doing it, dear.
Crow: (as Basil) Yes, dear. I'm doing it, dear.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1993)
Crow (impersonating John Cleese): "Well, thank you, God, thank you so bloody much."
Crow (impersonating John Cleese): "Well, thank you, God, thank you so bloody much."
Very Important Pennis: Very Important Pennis: Part 2 (1996)
Referring to John Cleese's nude scene in A Fish Called Wanda, Dennis asks Jamie Lee Curtis if he had a 'Fawlty Tower'.
Referring to John Cleese's nude scene in A Fish Called Wanda, Dennis asks Jamie Lee Curtis if he had a 'Fawlty Tower'.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Riding with Death (1997)
Crow: "I'm sorry, he's from Barcelona."
Crow: "I'm sorry, he's from Barcelona."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Bees (1998)
Mike: Lord Melbury!
Mike: Lord Melbury!
The John Cleese Interview (1998)
Interview is about the series
Interview is about the series
Guest House Paradiso (1999)
The Human Face (2001)
The Office: Training (2001)
David mentions Basil Fawlty
David mentions Basil Fawlty
Monarch of the Glen: Episode #3.6 (2001)
The article headline sums up Glenbogle as "Faulty McTowers".
The article headline sums up Glenbogle as "Faulty McTowers".
Will & Grace: Flip-Flop: Part 1 (2004)
Lyle: "Thank you, Manuel."
Lyle: "Thank you, Manuel."
Shrek 2 (2004)
When the King mentions his "Crusade wound", a direct reference to Basil Fawlty's constant mention of his "war wound." Both parts are played by John Cleese.
When the King mentions his "Crusade wound", a direct reference to Basil Fawlty's constant mention of his "war wound." Both parts are played by John Cleese.
Red Dwarf: Dwarfing USA (2004)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Red Dwarf: Heavy Science - Series V (2004)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Favouritism: Michael Portillo's Great British Losers (2005)
The show is discussed
The show is discussed
Top Gear: Episode #7.1 (2005)
Jeremy quotes Basil Fawlty
Jeremy quotes Basil Fawlty
Comedy Connections: To the Manor Born (2006)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006)
In "3 Times Halloween Funjob", when Marzipan catches the King of Town eating her candy corn lights, he says, "I don't do nothing!" in imitation of Manuel the bellhop
In "3 Times Halloween Funjob", when Marzipan catches the King of Town eating her candy corn lights, he says, "I don't do nothing!" in imitation of Manuel the bellhop
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Top Gear: Episode #9.1 (2007)
Jeremy mentions Basil Fawlty
Jeremy mentions Basil Fawlty
Screenwipe: Episode #3.2 (2007)
A replica Fawlty Towers set is shown being played to the theme tune of the show on Countrerstrike.
A replica Fawlty Towers set is shown being played to the theme tune of the show on Countrerstrike.
Screenwipe: Episode #3.4 (2007)
Mentioned.
Mentioned.
Complete Idiot (2007)
"Don't mention the war, Simon"
"Don't mention the war, Simon"
Have I Got News for You: Episode #34.2 (2007)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Doctor Who: The Fires of Pompeii (2008)
The Doctor apologises for Donna's odd behaviour by using Basil Fawlty's catchphrase "don't mind her, she's from Barcelona"
The Doctor apologises for Donna's odd behaviour by using Basil Fawlty's catchphrase "don't mind her, she's from Barcelona"
Psych: There Might Be Blood (2008)
Shawn mentions it to Ashley.
Shawn mentions it to Ashley.
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2008)
Reference to Andrew Sachs as Manuel
Reference to Andrew Sachs as Manuel
Come Dine with Me: Preston: Paul (2009)
Valerie compares Dawn's dinner party to something she'd see on the show.
Valerie compares Dawn's dinner party to something she'd see on the show.
Community: Advanced Criminal Law (2009)
Mentioned by Prof. Duncan
Mentioned by Prof. Duncan
Pauw & Witteman: Episode #4.95 (2010)
The opening music from the show can be heard in the beginning of the program.
The opening music from the show can be heard in the beginning of the program.
Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)
Cited as an influence
Cited as an influence
Being Human: Lia (2011)
George rings a front desk bell and calls "Basil" --the name of the hotellier of this British sitcom
George rings a front desk bell and calls "Basil" --the name of the hotellier of this British sitcom
Sex and the Sitcom (2011)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Racak Incident... Part Deux (2011)
Variation of the concept of a hotel manager having trouble with a distinguished guest.
Variation of the concept of a hotel manager having trouble with a distinguished guest.
Die Harald Schmidt Show: Show #74 - 50 Jahre Rolling Stones: ein Lego-Tribut (2012)
Schmidt and Cokes quote from it
Schmidt and Cokes quote from it
Featured in
Zomergasten: Episode #3.2 (1990)
A fragment of this series is shown in this episode
A fragment of this series is shown in this episode
Zomergasten: Episode #5.1 (1992)
A fragment of this series is shown in this episode
A fragment of this series is shown in this episode
Influences: From Yesterday to Today (1999)
clips from this show are used in this special
clips from this show are used in this special
The 100 Greatest TV Moments (1999)
Night of a Thousand Shows (2000)
Care (2000)
The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (2004)
Clips from this series were included.
Clips from this series were included.
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005)
Clips from the series were included.
Clips from the series were included.
Favouritism: Michael Portillo's Great British Losers (2005)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
Fawlty Towers Revisited (2005)
clips
clips
Screenwipe: Episode #3.4 (2007)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
A clip is shown
A clip is shown
Today Tonight: Episode dated 21 December 2009 (2009)
The Fawlty Towers is compared to a disgusting hotel in Australia and Footage is shown
The Fawlty Towers is compared to a disgusting hotel in Australia and Footage is shown
John Cleese: The Alimony Tour (2011)
Features clips from "Fawlty Towers".
Features clips from "Fawlty Towers".
John Howard Davies: A Life in Comedy (2012)
Seen as part of tribute to his work
Seen as part of tribute to his work
Spoofed in
In the Red (1998)
