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[@77jamess]

In my opinion this is still probably the best sitcom ever made

[@lightofjahs]

Same here, from start to finish no filler, pure comedy gold.

[@mattiaswibom4788]

Its right up there for sure

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

This and alo alo. Brilliant

[@benrichards399]

Most overrated sitcom ever. Only 12 Episodes, and more frustrating than funny.

[@kingstumble]

Regularly voted the Best Sitcom. Not hard to see why.

[@PNEKarl]

Oh Josh! You've got to stick with this. It's only 12 episodes but it sums up the stiff upper-lip British class from that era. I promise you, you'll love it. Thanks for bringing it us.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud I am looking forward to it!

[@slashdisco]

He is sticking with it... in fact, he's just watched S1 E6 (The Germans) on his Patreon. He's terrible at promoting it but it's worth a subscription, it's only 4 quid!

[@jbjacobs9514]

I agree! I started watching FT as a kid because I loved Cleese from Monty Python. It is predicated on his nutty sarcastic humor and sour demeanor, as well as his gifted physical comedy prowess, plus his interactions and miscues with Manuel. I adore this show!

[@annescholey6546]

And we're run by thick Etonians now.

[@rocketrabble6737]

There is nothing "stiff upper-lip" about Basil. It might be part of what he aspires to, but it is not him.

[@Riktenstein]

Fawlty Towers is a 30 minutes journey in chaos. Funny.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

It does seem like a super chaotic show but I love it.

[@booth2710]

Years ago a friend on mine once said to me that she could never see why this so funny and did not understand the humour of F T ... I said you really have to work with the public to get the drift of this sometimes

[@louisemagill8295]

@@AfterWorkReactions you're going to love the one with his car 😂😂

[@KissMyFatAxe]

Just shouted "no way, awesome" out loud on the train with a big grin on my face when I saw the notification for this video just now, got some funny looks from people 😂😂 Fawlty Towers here we go! 😂

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

*glances over "Fawlty Towers." "Ah!" *nods knowingly

[@Andrew-jb2ib]

Apparently John Cleese based Basil Fawlty on a genuine hotel manager. When Monty Python were touring, they stayed at a hotel and the manager was so obnoxious and rude that most of them left for a different hotel. John Cleese opted to stay at the hotel just to watch the hotel manager as he was so fascinatingly awful!

[@sspsfivefivefive]

You could see John Cleese finding his character in this and in following episodes he comes across as less irritated and more frustrated and infuriated, which is way funnier,. Great show and love your reactions x

[@johnmc3862]

He was quite frustrated in this it's just more reserved and subtle.

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@johnmc3862 Yeah, I don't see any difference between this and later episodes, I think he found his character from the jump.

[@otda3675]

Yessss man, amazing show and such a huge influence on a lot of the British comedy you see, I’m American and even I know the influence of fawlty towers

[@RedlacUK]

One word: YES. Looking forward to some Red Dwarf reactions but this stuff is some of the best Uk Comedy we've ever made.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks man, I am excited for Red Dwarf =]

[@jazzx251]

@@AfterWorkReactions Red Dwarf is brilliant - so good that it now stands alongside the sci-fi classics it parodied. Another one you should check out is "The Young Ones" ... about 3 students living in the same house as their landlord. They are classic student stereotypes .... the violent punk rocker, the hippie, and the wannabe political activist who thinks he's sticking it to The Man. It is so chaotic and funny - like a sort of OTT version of Friends crossed with The Inbetweeners ... most episodes result in their house being trashed! :)

[@Live-by2vk]

@@jazzx251 the young ones is 4 students.. or.. is it 5? Great shout though! 😁👍

[@TEXTMANNEN]

Fawlty Towers' brilliant humor.... which always begins slowly, which always ends in chaos.

[@OneDarkMartian]

I'm so glad you're doing Fawlty Towers. By far one of the funniest sitcoms ever made. The cast are hilarious and John Cleese is utterly hysterical as Basil Fawlty. His relationship with his wife is pure comedy gold not to mention his guests. He is his own worst enemy and it's one of the UK's comedy jewels watching him perform this role. It still has me crying with laughter all these years later.

[@Esl1999]

3 American attempts to make this show were in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Even with Betty White and Bea Arthur, they weren’t gonna top the original.

[@davidhoward2487]

They just can't capture the essence..They ruined "The Ladykillers"..a truly brilliant film..

[@KenzieWatson1]

So happy and appreciative that you’re reacting to this. I grew up watching this and still fall asleep with it on in the background most nights. Keep up the great work!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thank you! I enjoyed this episode a lot and I have been hearing for months how great this show is.

[@annother3350]

The choreography and timing of some of those scenes is amazing

[@Renzsu]

Ahh so glad you enjoyed this, it's such a classic show. I haven't seen the show in ages myself so watching along with these :) John Cleese based the show on a horrible hotel stay he had, the owner was just like this.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud! This is a great show so far =]

[@sammni]

Oh you're gonna love this one big man. One of my favourites

[@RSVS42]

This iconic British series was written by John Cleese and his American wife, Connie Booth, who plays the chambermaid, Polly. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@NJH01]

Never knew Polly was played by an American 😅

[@lordsummerisle87]

Connie was also the witch in Holy Grail

[@Lord_Narcowookie]

Could be misremembering but I think they divorced between the 2 seasons and both felt Fawlty Towers should be left, perfect, as they wouldn't be able to recreate the same creative energy.

[@davidz2808]

@@Lord_Narcowookie It ended because CB refused to do any more.

[@nick74ish]

@@lordsummerisle87 And the original wife of the Lumberjack, in the "I'm a Lumberjack" song.

[@A16AdamWalker]

Hear's an American mention "Red Dwarf" and immediately I start hearing: "It's cold outside there's no kind of atmosphere, I'm all alone, more or less. Let me fly, far away from here, Fun Fun Fun, in the Sun Sun Sun..." That one time an Elvis impersonator sang it (it happened in an episode, won't spoil which). Also, given the lyrics, it's the perfect anthem for being stuck at home in winter 2020.

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

Me too, I love that song, so many hours if happy viewing.

[@worthalook4870]

Awesome happy to see these on the channel - super classic. Each episode starts calm and always ends up in a frenzy haha

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks man, this is a great show so far.

[@docgonzales]

The only tv show that could be adapted straight to the stage without a word being changed. Perfect in every sense

[@lukehilton493]

the beauty of Fawlty Towers is that it builds slowly. the start and end are total contrasts. some people dont have the patience for it, but im glad you got it lol

[@ShahidKhan-lf6mg]

Good for you Josh. Fawlty Towers is practically the pinnacle of British sitcoms and still holds up 40+ years later. So excited you're doing Red Dwarf too!

[@gibsonms]

Amazing! I’ve been waiting for you to watch this for a long time! 12 episodes made in total and they are cult British humour.

[@SideshowBob44]

Should check out One foot in the Grave eventually, about an old guy who moans at everything who finds himself in funny situations etc.

[@traherne6726]

Yes, definitely.... he’ll love that I’m sure

[@bewd4310]

Reminded me of my grandparents 😂 same mannerisms and everything.

[@Renzsu]

I love the crossover episode of Father Ted where he runs into the actor that plays Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). "I don't belieeeve it!"

[@colintroy3831]

I'll never forget the episode where Mrs. Warboys accidentally gets a tattoo 🤣🤣

[@derianjones1730]

John Cleese's reaction the the bricks "nnngggggghhhhhh" pmsl

[@101steel4]

Oh an absolute British classic. My all time favourite. Only 12 episodes but every one a classic.

[@glyngasson8450]

Basil Fawlty was the Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Written by Basil and the actress playing Polly, they were husband and wife at the time. John Cleese (Basil) stayed at a hotel in Torquay once and the owner was so bad he wrote a sitcom about him.

[@jakemorrison8507]

Loved this! Can't beleiev you're getting round to my favourite sitcom ❤️ Thing is basil isn't likable, however he is relatable! That's what makes this soo good in my opinion. Perhaps it's working in customer service myself but I can see you really liking it for the same reasons.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud! LOL I can totally understand him from my many years in customer service.

[@danielw5850]

This is episode 1 of series 1, "A Touch of Class". It has been segmented, here, which misses the build-up to Basil's nightmare with Lord Melbury; all of the 12 episodes are comedy gold!

[@definty]

@7:49 he borrows £200. This Episode aired 1975 Sept 19th. According to the Office for National Statistics composite price index, today's prices in 2020 are 744.39% higher than average prices since 1975. The British pound experienced an average inflation rate of 4.86% per year during this period, causing the real value of a pound to decrease.in other words, £200 in 1975 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £1,688.79 in 2020, a difference of £1,488.79 over 45 years. As of this post 5dec20 the USD to GBP is £1 is $1.34 so that means £1,688.79 = $3,050.34

[@2Tricky]

You could buy a packet of crisps for 2p in 1975 and a pint of beer cost about 20p.

[@leejeffrey5924]

Classic British comedy written by and starring John Cleese and Connie Booth who at the time were married. Connie Booth plays Polly the waitress. Manuel the Spanish waiter was played by English actor Andrew Sachs. Sybil Was played by actress Prunella Scales

[@wfreak1000]

Yes Josh! Great show. Not many episodes (12 I think) but quality not quantity.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud!

[@theradgegadgie6352]

Interesting point: Basil Fawlty is based on a real hotelier that the Pythons stayed with in Torquay at a hotel called Gleneagles. His name was Donald Sinclair.

[@michaelgordon8235]

I have waited so long for this!

[@scrmepal]

Fawlty Towers set a new high mark in sitcom comedy............just 12 episodes, 2 series of 6 episodes. 1 series in 1975 followed by second series in 1979. Each episode had quality writing, i believe each episode took at least 6 weeks to write, and it shows in the excellent end product. Many people in the UK still to this day can recall parts of the script from each episode. Excellent stuff......next episode 2 is the one with the builders, looking forward to seeing that.......:)

[@daggerlane]

Funniest British sitcom ever made, just 12 brilliantly written episodes!

[@davidz2808]

This is easily the best TV show of the 70s.

[@Denathorn]

:) Ohhhhh, when comedy was comedy! :) Your proper rolling back the years now mind! :)

[@taddei3912]

This show is absolutely hilarious. It's a shame they never made more episodes

[@farhad_s]

Pretty sure people have told you by now, but the character Basil Fawlty was based on a rather eccentric hotel owner in Torquay, where the Monty Python stayed sometime in the early '70s

[@rachelwallis58]

Fun fact: The character of Basil Fawlty is based on a real Hotel manager from one of the hotels the Pythons stayed at on tour. My faves are Gourmet Night and Communication Problems. The Germans gets a special mention too - eager to see how you take that one 😂

[@The.Conqueeftador]

Can't wait till you get to the episode with "zee germans" best episode of faulty ever

[@dupersuper1938]

I don't know, the one where his car keeps breaking down had me rolling on the floor.

[@davidbush8341]

@@dupersuper1938 Gourmet Night with the Greek Chef?

[@davidbush8341]

For me, it's The Wedding Party Episode especially the Basil/Manuel scenes where they are constantly caught in compromising situations. (Keeping it vague for Josh's sake)

[@PNEKarl]

@alphadawn2015 lennon Just don't mention the war! I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it. Ich liebe dich :-)

[@ph8077]

'The -Pedigree Siberian Hamster- Rat'...

[@realsunfish]

The character of Basil Fawlty was based on a real life hotel manager when the Monty Python team stayed in a Torquay hotel.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks for the info bud!

[@jim4695]

I think I remember an interview where John Cheese says the guy threw out Eric Idel's case thinking it was a bomb 😂

[@nobbycheeseman2915]

Excellent! 12 of the best comedy episodes ever.

[@MarshallLore]

youre doing Red Dwarf? duuuuude what a legend you are. first season is kinda slow but season 2~6 is gold

[@AfterWorkReactions]

LOL thanks man I appreciate it. I have been hearing it is awesome so I am excited to check it out.

[@MarshallLore]

@@AfterWorkReactions like me you love sci fi and comedy so its the perfect mix. Boys from the dwarf

[@tillyt4054]

After all these years , this is still my favourite sitcom of all time ❤️

[@haydenstock21]

To this day Fawlty Towers is still one of the best thing ever made, quite amazing to think this episode didn’t get good reviews at the time it came out in 1975 one critic using the title of “Long John short on jokes”, I know people enjoyed later episodes a lot more but I still loved this one when I first saw it

[@TheSupy96]

So happy you've made it to this show. One of my favorites! Wish they could have made more.

[@tubularap]

The character of Basil is based on a real hotel owner. The crew of Monthy Python was staying there and the man was terrible. Later John and his wife wrote Fawlty Towers from that experience.

[@Wang_Monkey]

Really glad your checking this out! Short and sweet, but a great classic of British comedy. I used to have a massive crush on Connie when I was a kid...kinda still do! xD

[@jasonpayne2434]

Been waiting so long for this 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 there is some brilliant episodes, possibly one of the best sitcoms ever!

[@nagaslrac]

Based on the real owner of a hotel The Pythons’ stayed at.

[@ronnyfilco5647]

Is that the "Monty's Python" guy??,, hilarious 😎😎👍!!

[@xxFORDIExx]

Still my absolute number 1 sitcom of all time. So many other shows are close 2nd but this is my ultimate one. Can't count how many times ive watched it over. Genius

[@hahatoldyouso]

Oh god YES! So happy you're reacting to this

[@DarraghC]

Dude, great to see you doing this show, The Deaf One and the Kipper And The Corpse, are my fav episodes.

[@jakemorrison8507]

I'm not deaf you know!

[@davidbush8341]

@@jakemorrison8507 I simply haven't turned it on - the battery runs down.

[@colettejackson4168]

I’ve stayed a in two places that were run just like faulty towers. It was hysterical to sit back and watch the antics.

[@souldreamer9056]

Connie Booth, who plays Polly, was in another movie you reacted to - she played the witch in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

[@baf_mcnab3065]

She was also John Cleese's wife in real life during the making of these 12 episodes but half way through they had decided to divorce but still managed to work together on the remaining 6 shows. Oh and she is also an American ;)

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks bud, I thought she looked familiar.

[@intotheunknown8386]

1975 ....a different world away. The waitress was the co writer along with basil (Connie booth & John Cleese who were married I believe at the time)

[@kennethstark9383]

Fantastic classic English comedy from the 70s 🇬🇧👍

[@-Tidgy]

YESSSS, FT is one of my favourite TV shows of all time, and Josh reacting to it..... Best day of the year.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

What a thrill seeing you react to this! Ah, I love this show, and too few people know about it.

[@ejnarsorensen2920]

The funniest thing is Basil Fawlty is based on a real person from when he was staying at a small hotel a few years before.

[@marknicholls1075]

Oh please please please please please start watching the series of this and peep show more often. Fawlty towers is a British classic 😂

[@Naylte]

Fawlty Towers customer service is so notorious that our equivalent to Hotel Impossible makes references to it. Basil's a henpecked snob who victimises the working class, Sybil's a shrew with good intentions but bad timing, Manuel's well meaning but incompetent and Terry (you'll see him in the second series) keeps cutting corners; Polly's the only member of the ensemble who actually knows what she's doing.

[@yvonnewatkinson840]

I'm glad u loved its josh, the cast on timing was incredible 😀

[@j24601valjean]

You're in for a real treat with this show!

[@nickelljohnson3745]

This is most definitely one of the best British comedy shows ever made in my opinion. Still can’t believe they only made 12 episodes. Basel Fawlty is a serious funny character. His delivery is always perfect, and his timing is immaculate. His body language is over funny. So many hilarious moments in this show. 🇬🇧👊💯

[@obnoxiousoboe]

RACKET! THAT'S BRAHMS! BRAHMS' THIRD RACKET! Still cracks me up.

[@ltd1980]

OMG I was gonna ask about this last week. Fawlty Towers is THEE greatest comedy EVER. Amazing mate

[@sonny2593]

Brilliant! Been looking forward to you checking fawlty towers out. Cant wait for red dwarf!

[@keepgoing1973]

Andrew Sachs "Manuel" is the unsung hero in fawlty towers

[@1066BooBoy]

Absolute classic.

[@davemaullin5293]

Keep an eye on the Fawlty towers sign at the beginning of the show, they change the lettering I.e “ flowery twats “ best British comedy EVER

[@thewomble1509]

Flay Otters.

[@ianw5114]

Sorry but I believe 'Flowery Twats' was an urban myth and never used. A bit like the myths surrounding Capt Pugwash and some character names. Shame though, I would've loved seeing that as a sign name lol

[@davemaullin5293]

@@ianw5114 sorry Dude but it was S2 E5 “ the anniversary “ it was the only episode not to get a pg rating due to its use

[@ianw5114]

@@davemaullin5293 Really? Oh awesome lol apologies. I always wanted to believe it but thought it was a myth. Even did a quick google search before commenting lol. More research needed next time :)

[@davemaullin5293]

@@ianw5114 remember watching it at the time, I’d be 18 believe me it was a shock 😂

[@traceyreid4585]

classsic British comedy from the 70's... and character development was perfectly paced so that the humour and slapstick could really kick in! They don't make em like this anymore

[@jdsnicket7872]

I once had a boss just like Basil... soooo funny (and infuriating) to work for.

[@will4may175]

This show was played around the world, and the waiter/bellboy Manuel, was portrayed as different nationalities depending on what that country consider another as dopey, i.e. in Barcelona (where he supposed to be from in UKs vers) he is dubbed Mexican, the French used Mexican aswell, in Spain he was Italian. A great show, I am glad it worked for you, although given the british comedies you do find funny it was a no-brainer.

[@jakemorrison8507]

Did the Mexicans use an American? Sorry 😅

[@will4may175]

@@jakemorrison8507 😂

[@charmanr]

Keep an eye on the hotel sign in the opening credits from episode to episode. :-D

[@Womberto]

The best sit-com in the history of sit-coms.

[@derby1263]

Fun fact. John Cleese is married to. (Tall guy) Connie Booth. (Woman in the green top) in real life...Connie was born in Indiana USA..

[@MegaRockstar48]

CLASSIC!!.......only 12 episodes ever made. Watch all 12 to understand why it’s respected and loved by millions!

[@lilchris26]

At last your watching the best comedy ever. Watch the sign ( Fawlty Towers)on the front of the hotel, it changes names every episode, there have been rude ones too......

[@lilchris26]

The best one is flowery tw***.......

[@porflepopnecker4376]

You've just discovered the greatest sitcom of all time.

[@bewd4310]

Absolutely love Fawlty towers. Wait until you get to the one with "Mrs Richards"...😆😅

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thanks man!

[@GyleCast]

We need episode 2 already.

[@FreakyGremlinDK]

I'm told the entire show is based on a true hotel experience he had and that those he stayed with, left, but he stayed a few days more to take notes for the show.

[@steevenfrost]

Pay attention to the Fawlty Towers sign, it changes the order of some letters each episode. In a funny way.

[@danmatthews4174]

Stick with it dude. Grew up with this show and I think the more you watch it the more you'll get into it. If you liked this one you'll love the upcoming ones

[@neilsun2521]

Before watching 'I'm Alan Partridge' it might be best to take a quick look at 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' -- the chat show Alan used to host before it got cancelled, after he killed a guest on live TV (with an antique gun he didn't know was loaded).

[@davidbush8341]

The only thing that dates this show after 45 years is the clothing. The humour and situations that Basil encounters are timeless. So glad you enjoyed it. Really looking forward to you seeing The Germans episode.

[@prisvideos8919]

a lot of comments here seem surprised he is doing shows like red dwarf and fawlty towers but he’s wayyy into them on his Patreon, WELL WORTH the money guys I’m so glad I subscribed :)

[@SomeoneSmarter]

His wife is the boss. He knows it. She knows it. It's a great comedy!

[@davidz2808]

But Polly does more for the hotel than anyone else.

[@Hi-SickBoiFan]

I'm about to watch but i know you are gonna love this,shame there wasn't more

[@chrisc8684]

Great reaction , did you know that the character he plays is based off a real person he met years ago who also ran a hotel, such a shame something this funny doesn't have more series, looking forward to the next 👍

[@D3ST72]

Classic British Humor, still as good today as when it was first aired, Cleese and Connie Booth (the blonde girl Polly) wrote it together.

[@Bazroshan]

£200 was eight weeks' wages for most people in those days.

[@CaptainBollocks....]

Just checked, it would be £1800 in today's money

[@Nekotaku_TV]

Yes, you actually did it! This is so rare.

[@jackthehat1093]

John Cleese is a legend. Fawlty towers was a bit before my time but I loved it. It's about that time of year Josh... You've got to respond to The Royle family. It's like a tradition in my family to watch the Christmas specials every year.

[@aarontaylor4967]

I am British, went to public school (to Americans, confusingly that is the most expensive sort). I know so many people who would treat a 'Lord' exactly like this, based on nothing more that a suit, sounding a bit posh, and claiming to be a 'Lord' with a bit of diffidence!

[@peadarruane6582]

John Cleese(Basil) who was also in Monty Python, was actually married to the actress playing Polly. They were in Cirnwall and ended up in a hotel whose owner was brutal on customer service. And taa daa a tv series was born