Fawlty Towers Timeline ( Real )

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September 19, 1975

Premiere of Fawlty Towers Episode 1

The first episode of Fawlty Towers, titled 'A Touch of Class', premieres on BBC Two, introducing audiences to the quirky and chaotic Fawlty Towers hotel and its eccentric characters.

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October 24, 1975

Premiere of Fawlty Towers Episode 6

The final episode of the first series of Fawlty Towers airs, concluding the initial run of the critically acclaimed comedy series.

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February 19, 1979

Premiere of Fawlty Towers Second Series

The second and final series of Fawlty Towers begins airing on BBC Two, continuing the misadventures of Basil Fawlty and his staff.

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April 2, 1979

Final Episode of Fawlty Towers

The last episode of Fawlty Towers, 'Basil the Rat', airs, marking the end of the original run of the show.

Fawlty Towers Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1970s

Basil and Sybil Arrive at Fawlty Towers

Basil and his wife Sybil take charge of running the Fawlty Towers hotel, setting the stage for the comedic events that follow.

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Early 1970s

Manuel Starts Working at Fawlty Towers

Manuel, the Spanish waiter, begins his job at the hotel, bringing his signature misunderstandings and chaos.

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Early 1970s

Polly Begins Working at Fawlty Towers

Polly, the maid and waitress, starts working at the hotel and becomes a key character helping to resolve crises.

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Mid 1970s

The Major Guest Incident

Basil accidentally insults a Major staying at the hotel, leading to a series of comedic errors trying to smooth things over.

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Throughout series

The Spanish Infusion

Manuel tries to explain and translate orders, often leading to confusion among staff and guests.

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Mid 1970s

Dinner Party Disaster

Basil attempts to impress guests with a dinner party, but things spiral out of control with mishaps in the kitchen and guest interactions.

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Mid 1970s

The Wedding Reception Fiasco

Fawlty Towers hosts a wedding reception that goes awry due to Basil's ineptitude and unexpected mishaps.

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Mid 1970s

The Fire Drill Chaos

A fire drill organized by Basil turns into a chaotic and humorous event causing panic among guests and staff.

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Mid 1970s

The Arrival of the Fancy Guests

High-class guests arrive, causing Basil to scramble to maintain the hotel's reputation with disastrous and hilarious results.