Fawlty Towers - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Fawlty Towers: Encyclopedia - Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers was a British sitcom made by the BBC and first broadcast on BBC2 in 1975. It is set in a fictional hotel named Fawlty Tower...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fawlty Towers: Encyclopedia Ii - Fawlty Towers - Characters
Basil is a snobbish, miserly, xenophobic, sexually repressed paranoiac who is desperate to belong to a higher social class, and sees the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clockwise Film: Encyclopedia - Clockwise Film
Clockwise is a 1986 British comedy film starring John Cleese. It was directed by Christopher Morahan, written by Michael Frayn and produc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Comedy: Encyclopedia - British Comedy
British Comedy, in film, radio and television, is known for its consistently quirky characters, plots and settings, and has produced some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Humour: Encyclopedia - British Humour
British humour has a reputation for being puzzling to non-British speakers of English. Nonetheless, many UK comedy TV shows which use it ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bbc Two: Encyclopedia - Bbc Two
BBC Two (or BBC2 as it was formerly styled) was the second UK television station to be aired by the BBC. BBC Two - History. The channel ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2000 In Television: Encyclopedia - 2000 In Television
This is a list of television-related events in 2000. 1999 in film 2000 in film 2001 in film 1999 in home video 2000 in home video 2001...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotel: Encyclopedia - Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis and especially for tourists. Hotels often provide a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermin: Encyclopedia - Vermin
Vermin is a term given to animals which are considered by humans to be pests or nuisances, most associated with the carrying of disease. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Waldorf Salad: Encyclopedia - Waldorf Salad
A Waldorf salad is a salad consisting of apple, nuts (especially walnuts), celery, and mayonnaise or a mayonnaise-based dressing. It was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Sitcom: Encyclopedia - British Sitcom
A British sitcom is a situation comedy (sitcom) produced in the United Kingdom. Like sitcoms in most other countries, they tend to be bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ft: Encyclopedia - Ft
FT can mean: EMD FT, a pioneering diesel locomotive built in the 1930s by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division Fault tolerant design ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moustache: Encyclopedia - Moustache
A moustache (sometimes spelt mustache in the United States) is an outgrowth of hair above the upper lip. Other common vernacular names ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deadpan: Encyclopedia - Deadpan
Deadpan is a form of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done by a person, while not exhibiting a change in emotion o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Political Figures
List of British Jews - MPs. British Members of Parliament listed chronologically by first election date (in brackets): Benjamin Disrae...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - List Of Sitcoms
Listed alphabetically by decade Situation comedy - 1940s. The Aldrich Family (1949–1953) Mary Kay and Johnny (1947–1950) The Morey...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Theme Songs Without Lyrics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Theme Songs Without Lyrics - Methodology
For the purposes of this list, show dialogue and announcer talk, spoken over the theme song, does not count as lyrics. Nor does scat sing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Comedies: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Comedies - Television Comedies
List of comedies - Australia. All Together Now (sitcom) Aunty Jack (satire/sketch comedy) Australia, You're Standing In It (sketch com...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - List Of Sitcoms
Listed alphabetically by decade Situation comedy - 1940s. The Aldrich Family (1949–1953) Mary Kay and Johnny (1947–1950) The Morey...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1975 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1975 In Television - Television Shows
1975 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). Bozo the Clown (1949-present). Come Dancing (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monty Python: Encyclopedia Ii - Monty Python - The Pythons
Monty Python - Michael Palin. The youngest Python by a matter of weeks, Palin is often labelled 'the nice one'. He attended Oxford, whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotel: Encyclopedia Ii - Hotel - Services And Facilities
Basic accommodation of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand only has largely been replaced by rooms with en-suite...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stock Character: Encyclopedia Ii - Stock Character - History
The study of the character is first begun (perhaps unintentionally) by Aristotle. In his exploration of how best to achieve happiness, Ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Spice World
In October 1997, "Spice Up Your Life" was released internationally as the first single from their forthcoming second album. Due to the la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Goodies: Encyclopedia Ii - The Goodies - Cambridge University
The three actors in The Goodies met as students at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, where Tim Brooke-Taylor was studyin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - History
Not the Nine O'Clock News was produced by John Lloyd, a mainstay in much of British comedy as well as the BBC Light Entertainment departm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M5 Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - M5 Motorway - Construction Phases
The M5 motorway was originally built as a four-lane motorway (two lanes in each direction). The middle section, Junction 4 (Lydiate Ash),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moustache: Encyclopedia Ii - Moustache - Moustache Growing Competitions
In North America, many groups of men (co-workers, friends, and students) often partake in moustache growing competitions. They are usuall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - O'reilly: Encyclopedia Ii - O'reilly - Origins
O'Reilly is derived from the Gaelic form O'Raghailligh meaning descendant of Raghallach who were located at Breffny as rulers of both Co....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rerun: Encyclopedia Ii - Rerun - Repeats In The United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, most drama and comedy series run for shorter seasons - typically 6, 7 or 13 episodes - and are then replaced by ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1979 In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - 1979 In Television - Television Shows
1979 in television - 1940s. Meet the Press (1947-present). Candid Camera (1948-present). Bozo the Clown (1949-present). Come Dancing (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - List Of Sitcoms
Listed alphabetically by decade Situation comedy - 1940s. The Aldrich Family (1949–1953) Mary Kay and Johnny (1947–1950) The Morey...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Inspector General: Encyclopedia Ii - The Inspector General - Adaptations
The first film based on the play was actually made in German, by Gustaf Gründgens in 1932; the German title was Eine Stadt steht Kopf, o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Spice World
In October 1997, "Spice Up Your Life" was released internationally as the first single from their forthcoming second album. Due to the la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Farce: Encyclopedia Ii - Farce - Characteristics
As opposed to romantic comedies, farces usually do not contain a traditional plot involving frustrated young lovers who eventually surmou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bbc Two: Encyclopedia Ii - Bbc Two - History
The channel was scheduled to begin at 7:20 pm on April 20, 1964 and show an evening of light entertainment, starting with the comedy show...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Downing College Cambridge: Encyclopedia Ii - Downing College Cambridge - History
The college was founded in 1800 under the will of Sir George Downing, 3rd Baronet with the wealth left by his grandfather, Sir George Dow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - To The Manor Born: Encyclopedia Ii - To The Manor Born - Plot
Audrey fforbes-Hamilton (Penelope Keith) takes control of her ancestral home Grantleigh Manor shortly after death of her husband Marton f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - British Comedy - Film Comedy
British comedy films are legion, but among the most notable are the Ealing comedies, the 1950s satires of the Boulting Brothers, and innu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Geoffrey Palmer Actor: Encyclopedia Ii - Geoffrey Palmer Actor - Biography
Having been demobilised from the Royal Marines, Palmer drifted into theatre, joining a local amateur dramatics society because of a girlf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Torquay: Encyclopedia Ii - Torquay - History Of Torquay
Torquay - Early Torquay. In 1196 Torre Abbey was founded as a Premonstratensian Monastery and flourished under the influence of the Whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Die Another Day: Encyclopedia Ii - Die Another Day - Overview
The movie departs from the usual Bond formula in several ways. Die Another Day begins with an action set-piece which, instead of a comic ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again: Encyclopedia Ii - I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again - Catchphrases
My name is Angus Prune and I always listen to I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again (You Don't!) My name is Angus Prune and I never miss I'm Sor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hitler Salute: Encyclopedia Ii - Hitler Salute - Satirical Use
Satirical use of the salute dates back to anti-Nazi propaganda in Germany before 1933. The photomontage artist John Heartfield used Hitle...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moustache: Encyclopedia Ii - Moustache - Moustache Growing Competitions
In North America, many groups of men (co-workers, friends, and students) often partake in moustache growing competitions. They are usuall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Celebrity Appearances In Doctor Who: Encyclopedia Ii - Celebrity Appearances In Doctor Who - First Doctor Stories
Celebrity appearances in Doctor Who - Footnotes. Note 1: The producers had originally planned to have The Beatles appear as elderly ve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carry On Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Carry On Girls - Trivia
Fircombe is of course Brighton, the British seaside town that had previously featured in Carry On At Your Convenience. Valerie Leon's voi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barry Evans: Encyclopedia Ii - Barry Evans - Career
Gifted with an appealing boyish face, Evans actor career was based on an image of innocent youthfulness. He appeared in the film Here We ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bbc Television Centre: Encyclopedia Ii - Bbc Television Centre - The Building
The building features a distinctive circular central block (often affectionately referred to by staff as the "doughnut") around which are...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - The Studio Albums
Kate Bush - The Kick Inside 1978. Kate Bush's debut album was released when she was 19 years old; she had written some of the songs whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 2000s
See also. U.S. television schedules for 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 ... See also:List of years in televisi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hitler In Popular Culture: Encyclopedia Ii - Hitler In Popular Culture - How Hitler Is Represented After His Lifetime
After his lifetime, Hitler continued to be depicted as incompetent or foolish. However, whilst Hitler's anti-Semitic policies were well k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Cleese: Encyclopedia Ii - John Cleese - Biography
John Cleese was born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England to Reginald Francis Cleese and Muriel Cross. His family's surname was previo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chalk Tv Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Chalk Tv Series - References To Press Gang
There are many references to Moffat's Press Gang, including: The neighbouring school is Norbridge High, run by Mr Sullivan. There is a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moustache: Encyclopedia Ii - Moustache - Moustache Growing Competitions
In North America, many groups of men (co-workers, friends, and students) often partake in moustache growing competitions. They are usuall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Sitcom: Encyclopedia Ii - British Sitcom - Characteristics
Unlike American sitcoms, which employ teams of writers and attempt to cram as many jokes into half an hour as possible, the traditional B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Writers
List of British Jews - Authors. Grace Aguilar [320], novelist & poet Lisa Appignanesi [321], novelist Alain de Botton [322], write...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Artists
List of British Jews - Fine arts. Frank Auerbach [378], painter Helaine Blumenfeld [379], sculptor David Bomberg [380], painter Sir An...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Musicians
List of British Jews - Popular musicians. Ambrose (bandleader) [250] Nicole, Natalie Appleton & Melanie Blatt [251], members of Al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Showbusiness
List of British Jews - Film actors. Binnie Barnes, actress (Jewish father; converted to Roman Catholicism for second husband Mike Fran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 1950s
See also. 1959-60 United States network television schedule ... See also:List of years in television, List of years in television -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 1960s
See also. U.S. television schedules for 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70 .....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Scientists
See also: List of Jewish Fellows of the Royal Society List of British Jews - Physicists. Sir Michael Berry [48], mathematical physicis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Academic Figures
List of British Jews - Philosophers. Samuel Alexander [99], professor of philosophy at Manchester, born in Australia, the first Jewish...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 1970s
See also. U.S. television schedules for 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80 .....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rerun: Encyclopedia Ii - Rerun - Reruns In The United States Of America
Rerun - During Hiatus. In the USA, most episodic television shows run only during a certain season. In the northern hemisphere, this se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - History
The situation comedy format originated on radio in the 1920s. The first situation comedy is often said to be Sam and Henry which debuted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - Characteristics
Traditionally, situation comedies featured individual episodes that were largely self-contained; the regular characters themselves remain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Legacy
The huge popularity of the Spice Girls in the 1990s led to the formation and success of many girl groups in the pop/R&B genre. Even t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Spice's Future
Members of the group have stated that they do not see any future for the Spice Girls, but the group has never formally split up. Each mem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - 5 Become 4
Geri Halliwell announced her desire to quit the group shortly after the release of "Stop". She claimed she was tired, fed up, and wanted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - Specific Countries Of Origin
Most US sitcoms are half-hour shows in which the story is written to run a total of 22 minutes in length, leaving 8 minutes of commercial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Spice
On July 1st 1996, the Spice Girls released their first single, "Wannabe". Quickly gaining airplay, it entered the UK singles chart at #6 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Torquay: Encyclopedia Ii - Torquay - Demographics
Torquay - Population 2001 census. Torquay - Marital status 2001 census. Torquay - Religion 2001 census. Torquay - Employment statu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Torquay: Encyclopedia Ii - Torquay - Torquay In English Culture
Torquay is the setting of Fawlty Towers, a famous sitcom made in the 1970s, although it is claimed that location filming for the show was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Torquay: Encyclopedia Ii - Torquay - Tourist Attractions
The town was the birthplace of the crime novelist Agatha Christie, born in Torre in 1890. Numerous tourist attractions vie for a share of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Torquay: Encyclopedia Ii - Torquay - Geography
Torquay is situated on the South West coast of England, forming one third of Torbay, and is primarily on the western side of the bay. It ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Spice
On July 1st 1996, the Spice Girls released their first single, "Wannabe". Quickly gaining airplay, it entered the UK singles chart at #6 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - Specific Countries Of Origin
Most US sitcoms are half-hour shows in which the story is written to run a total of 22 minutes in length, leaving 8 minutes of commercial...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - Memorable Sketches
Memorable sketches include: A darts parody featuring the "sportsmen" being scored on units of alcohol instead of the darts A hi-fi shop ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - Name And Format
The show's name derived from its broadcast schedule — it was transmitted on BBC Two at the same time as the main Nine O'Clock News went...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - Name And Format
The show's name derived from its broadcast schedule — it was transmitted on BBC Two at the same time as the main Nine O'Clock News went...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - M5 Motorway: Encyclopedia Ii - M5 Motorway - Features
There are many notable features of the M5. The massive interchange, Almondsbury Interchange, between the M5 and the M4 near Bristol is on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Sports
List of British Jews - Boxing. Jackie Kid Berg [437], Junior Welterweight Champion (IBHOF) Daniel Mendoza [438], 18th century Heavywei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Not The Nine O'clock News: Encyclopedia Ii - Not The Nine O'clock News - Memorable Sketches
Memorable sketches include: A darts parody featuring the "sportsmen" being scored on units of alcohol instead of the darts A hi-fi shop ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - O'reilly: Encyclopedia Ii - O'reilly - People And Organisations
O'Reilly - People. David J. O'Reilly Dave O'Reilly is the Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation Alejandro O'Reilly (1722–1794), se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - How Families Are Portrayed In Sit-coms
Television sit-coms show family life as hectic. Normally the father goes to work then comes home and watches T.V. An example of this is H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - Characteristics
Traditionally, situation comedies featured individual episodes that were largely self-contained; the regular characters themselves remain...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Situation Comedy: Encyclopedia Ii - Situation Comedy - History
The situation comedy format originated on radio in the 1920s. The first situation comedy is often said to be Sam and Henry which debuted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 1980s
See also. U.S. television schedules for 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 .....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of British Jews: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of British Jews - Business And The Professions
List of British Jews - Food. Jack Cohen [397], founder of Tesco Nigella Lawson [398], celebrity chef List of British Jews - Retail. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spice Girls: Encyclopedia Ii - Spice Girls - Forever
The remaining members continued as a foursome, releasing "Goodbye", in December 1998. The song's lyrics pay tribute to Halliwell and talk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Video Projects
Kate Bush appeared in many innovative music videos, designed to accompany her singles releases. Among the best known are those for "Cloud...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Movie Projects
Bush starred in a movie called Les Dogs, produced by Comic Strip for BBC television. She also wrote the original music score for another ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Live Performances
Bush's only tour took place in early 1979 (3 April - 10 May see details below), after which she gave only the occasional live performance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Musical Style
Even in her earliest works where the piano was a primary instrument, Bush wove together many diverse influences, melding classical music,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Biography
Kate Bush - Overview. While still attending St. Joseph's convent school in Welling, South East London where she studied the piano and v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Collaborations
She has worked with Peter Gabriel on two of his albums, most notably on the hits "Games Without Frontiers" and "Don't Give Up" (the latte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kate Bush: Encyclopedia Ii - Kate Bush - Influence On Other Musicians
Bush has been noted as an influence and inspiration by artists as diverse as Kele Okereke, Placebo, Liv Kristine, Jewel, Coldplay, Stevie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Years In Television: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Years In Television - 1990s
See also. U.S. television schedules for 1990-91, 1991-92, 1982-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Comedies: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Comedies - Radio Comedies
List of comedies - Canada. Double Exposure Frantic Times The Royal Canadian Air Farce Spring Thaw Great Conversations with Joseph the ...   » Read the article