AuthorJohn Cleese
NarratorAdam Jackson-Smith
Duration5h 21m
CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, Humour and Comedy, Music and the Arts
PublisherHodder Headline
VersionUnabridged
Fifty years ago Fawlty Towers hit British TV screens for the first time, becoming an instant classic. Now for the first time John Cleese tells his stories from behind the scenes of his favourite moments. From writing scripts that were so carefully planned they were double the length of similar shows', to casting, lighting, how the show was almost cancelled before it started, and other production shenanigans, these are your favourite moments from Fawlty Towers as you've never seen them before. Exploring the how and why of creating classic comedy, there is a laugh on every page, and a dose of nostalgia for vintage TV fans. With gorgeous commissioned illustration and archival imagery, the book revisits such iconic scenes as Basil thrashing his car, a rat appearing in a box of cheese biscuits, and Basil goose-stepping across the dining room to an audience of horrified guests.
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Children's Stories
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 1m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 3m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Monty Python's Flying Circus: Buying A Bed
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 3m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Author: John Cleese, Connie Booth
Author John Cleese, Connie Booth
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 3h
Basil, Sybil and Spanish waiter Manuel continue their antics on the original soundtrack with added narration from Andrew Sachs. The following episodes are included: 'A Touch of Class', 'The Anniversary', 'The Psychiatrist', and 'The Wedding Party', plus an interview with writer and star John Cleese.
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Author: Connie Booth, John Cleese
Author Connie Booth, John Cleese
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 3h
It's business as (un)usual at Fawlty Towers, which means madness and mayhem are guaranteed. The original soundtrack of 'The Kipper and the Corpse', 'The Germans', 'Waldorf Salad' and 'Gourmet Night', with additional commentary by Andrew Sachs and an interview with John Cleese.
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Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: Monty Python's Flying Circus
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 1m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Mr. Hilter: Monty Python's Flying Circus
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 4m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Monty Python's Flying Circus: Visitors
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 55m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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The North Minehead By-election: Monty Python's Flying Circus
Author: John Cleese
Author John Cleese
Narrator Eric Idle
Duration 1m
Perhaps the ultimate in TV comedy madness and absurdity, this cult series, which began in 1969, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. It was innovative and ground-breaking comedy which inspired many of today's writers and performers. Its sketches, songs and catchphrases are...
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Author: Connie Booth, John Cleese
Author Connie Booth, John Cleese
Narrator Full Cast
Duration 3h
The original soundtrack of one of Britains best loved comedy series, with Andrew 'Manuel' Sachs providing additional commentary. The episodes 'Communication Problems', 'The Hotel Inspectors', 'Basil the Rat' and 'The Builders', plus an interview with John Cleese are also included.
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