Fawlty Towers, Basil the Rat

Sitcom gold with John Cleese as the irascible hotel manager. A racing tip and a guest who is hard of hearing spell financial disaster for Basil.

First-class farce with John Cleese and Andew Sachs. A medallion man, two psychiatrists, a pretty Australian girl and a ladder cause Basil some embarrassment.

Classic comedy farce with John Cleese. Basil encounters a few language problems when an upfront American guest orders a Waldorf salad after the chef's gone home.

Peerless sitcom with John Cleese as hapless Basil Fawlty. Basil tries to conceal the body of a dead guest while worrying about some out-of-date kippers.

Basil tries to do something nice for Sybil on their anniversary - a surprise party. Naturally, it all goes wrong when the guest of honour storms off in a huff.

Sitcom classic set in a Torquay hotel. Chaos ensues when a public health inspector threatens to close the hotel and Manuel introduces his pet 'hamster' called Basil.