Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs.

Directed by: John Howard-Davies. First broadcast in 1975, Fawlty Towers has remained a timeless example of comic writing, acting, and characterisation at its very best. This DVD features all six memorable episodes from the first series:

A Touch of Class - Lord Melbury arrives and Basil is only too pleased to cash his Lordship's cheque...

The Builders - The lobby is in need of a face-life, so when Sybil's back is turned, Basil goes for the lowest quote job.

The Wedding Party - Basil is outraged by an outbreak of promiscuity at Fawlty Towers.

The Hotel Inspectors - Basil hears that hotel inspectors are in the area, just after he has been exceptionally rude to a guest.

Gourmet Night - The cream of Torquay society is present for a special gourmet night at Fawlty Towers.

The Germans - While Sybil is in hospital Basil tells some German tourists the "truth" about their fatherland...

DVD Extras: Director commentary. Digitally remastered.

This DVD features all six memorable episodes from the first series

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