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.
The final episode of the first series of Fawlty Towers airs, concluding the initial run of the critically acclaimed comedy series.
The second and final series of Fawlty Towers begins airing on BBC Two, continuing the misadventures of Basil Fawlty and his staff.
The last episode of Fawlty Towers, 'Basil the Rat', airs, marking the end of the original run of the show.
Basil and his wife Sybil take charge of running the Fawlty Towers hotel, setting the stage for the comedic events that follow.
Manuel, the Spanish waiter, begins his job at the hotel, bringing his signature misunderstandings and chaos.
Polly, the maid and waitress, starts working at the hotel and becomes a key character helping to resolve crises.
Basil accidentally insults a Major staying at the hotel, leading to a series of comedic errors trying to smooth things over.
Manuel tries to explain and translate orders, often leading to confusion among staff and guests.
Basil attempts to impress guests with a dinner party, but things spiral out of control with mishaps in the kitchen and guest interactions.
Fawlty Towers hosts a wedding reception that goes awry due to Basil's ineptitude and unexpected mishaps.
A fire drill organized by Basil turns into a chaotic and humorous event causing panic among guests and staff.
High-class guests arrive, causing Basil to scramble to maintain the hotel's reputation with disastrous and hilarious results.