Stokes It Up: Celebrating the Quirks and Charm of Fawlty Towers!
Stokes, the embodiment of chaos and absent-mindedness, dances through Fawlty Towers with exaggerated blunders, transforming mundane tasks into comic disasters, leaving chaos in his wake and hilariously testing Basil's patience.
Stokes (Fawlty Towers) Trivia
What is the full name of the character Stokes in Fawlty Towers? (Easy)
#1: Stokes McAllister
#2: Manuel Stokes
#3: Basil Stokes
#4: Polly Stokes
What is Stokes' primary occupation at the Torquay hotel in Fawlty Towers? (Advanced)
#1: Chef
#2: Gardener
#3: Waiter
#4: Housekeeper
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Stokes (Fawlty Towers) Fun Facts
Stokes, played by actor Nicky Henson, was originally meant to appear in only one episode of Fawlty Towers, but his character became a fan favorite and was brought back for the second series.
Stokes was inspired by real-life hotel staff that John Cleese and the team encountered during their travels in the hospitality industry.
Stokes (Fawlty Towers) Polls
Who is your favorite character from Fawlty Towers?
Basil Fawlty
Sybil Fawlty
Manuel
Polly Sherman
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What is your favorite episode of Fawlty Towers?
The Germans
Hotel Inspectors
The Kipper and the Corpse
Basil the Rat
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