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[@darrell1829]

When Basil says 'It's perfectly Sybill, Simple's not well," John Cleese admitted that was him slipping up with his lines. These were filmed in front of a live audience.

[@kernow9324]

I love that.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Better than a dead audience I guess 😁

[@benbastianiartmusic1421]

Me and my Dad used to argue about this... I always thought it was a mistake but my Dad assumed it was scripted to demonstrate how stressed and out of his depth Basil is

[@markruddle5136]

There was a strike upcoming at the BBC when they filmed this and knowing this was the last episode they could film for a while they had much longer to rehearse it and it shows, the sharpness and fizz in the dialogue is even better in this episode than others, and that's some standard.

[@ArsLonga1967]

It's playing on a very British thing (maybe not just British) that's not so prevalent today, that people didn't discuss problems in their relationships or life in general back then. Put on a brave face and don't let anyone behind the curtain... Great post again Josh. I loved the guy picking holes in his story too 🤣

[@bmofano]

With his "friends" being very unbritish

[@halkitchen1838]

The one thing I do love about this episode is the dynamic introduced by the Roger character. Most audience avatars in shows are straight parts, seeing the situation for what it is and grasping its absurdity, but here he’s this mischievous presence who’s not buying Basil’s routine for a second but plays along to see where it’s going. He’s laughing along with the audience in a really convivial way, enjoying making Basil squirm while holding no ill feeling. If Basil had just honestly explained to the guests that the party was supposed to be a surprise and Sybil had thought he’d forgotten, she’d have come back, found all her friends waiting for her, realised what he’d done and Basil would’ve been vindicated. If he’d been honest, it all would’ve worked out perfectly. But by this point in the show, we don’t for a second question Basil lying, of course he’s going to try and save face and cover it up even though we know it’s obviously the wrong thing to do. I love shows where you can put the characters in a situation and they all behave in totally predictable ways because it’s just obvious what they would do. My favourite example is the Bomb episode of The Young Ones.

[@MrDaiseymay]

True, but that wouldn't be Basil----or anywhere near as funny.

[@jimmybisk]

This comedy has truly stood the test of time for me. What makes it special for me is that I can just watch it over and over again & still laugh my head off. Thanks for a great reaction. Looking forward to the next & final one!

[@diogenesagogo]

Ken Campbell (Rog) was the most amazing character. This was about the sanest part he ever took. He put on science fiction plays which went on for days (he did most of his work in the theatre). A genuine larger than life eccentric; I only got to see him once - doing some stand-up for an arts charity thing - & he was totally charismatic. He died suddenly at 66. Much missed. R.I.P. Also Una Stubbs (his wife in this) died recently. She was just lovely. Every bugger keeps dying lately ...

[@Womberto]

They were both great in In Sickness And In Health.

[@StuartJ]

Ken was in Brookside for a while.

[@Womberto]

@@StuartJ He also did a great series about quantum physics called Reality On The Rocks.

[@Womberto]

@@StuartJ And was once married to Nina Conti, she learned ventriloquism from him.

[@PatriciaKelly-gz7vg]

@@Womberto I don’t think they were married, but they had a relationship and he suggested or taught her ventrioloquism

[@Foebane72]

I always loved the ending, when Basil locks Sybil in the kitchen cupboard just to keep her there so he can explain everything in order to save their marriage, threatened by mistakes on both sides (Basil for pretending to forget the anniversary and angering Sybil into walking out, and Sybil for storming out and not giving Basil a chance to explain that he did remember their anniversary and leaving him to lie to their friends).

[@toonbarmy4201]

Steptoe and Son....Masterpiece...

[@seanie002]

True Story

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I do have that on my list to watch bud!

[@kernow9324]

With each passing year the cast of amazing actors still alive who appeared in Fawlty Towers gets smaller. Una Stubbs, who played Alice, was a sweetheart who never presumed that anyone would know who she was. She died in August 2021.

[@samhilton4173]

Yeah she was Mrs Hudson in Sherlock

[@NPA1001]

Una was Rita in “Til Death us do part” and “In sickness and in health” Aunt Sally in “Worzel Gumage” Aunty Caroline in “Eastenders” and Mrs Hudson in “Sherlock” plus a team captain for ten years on the game show “give us a clue”. A true legend of British TV.

[@Majorhappysaccount]

I love the way Roger has it pretty much sussed out from the start.

[@chrispittman8854]

"Rodger" "screwing" with "Basil" the WHOLE time is what sets this one apart.

[@SA-zoom1]

This has to be the most insane episode ever. 🤣

[@MrDaiseymay]

followed by ''Gourmet NIght'. and Basil the Rat.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

It is wild lol

[@peterjones2956]

I almost can’t conceive a life where you didn’t always have Fawlty Towers in your life. I watched it in my early childhood in the 1970s. It’s part of who I am. I mean, I’m not Basil, or even Sybil, but, still, it’s part of what makes British people born in the 70s who we are, I haven’t watched any for so many years, but how I guffawed, especially that brief scene in the kitchen.

[@morbidsnails1913]

Fantastic reaction as always, tears rolling down my cheeks 😁

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Glad you enjoyed! This episode was hilarious =]

[@pauloingram]

You defo need to see 'Spaced' - Pegg/Frost/Wright.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I have been wanting to check that out bud it is on my list!

[@pauloingram]

@@AfterWorkReactions cool...ur gonna love it...especially as you've seen Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz etc!! 😊

[@OneDarkMartian]

Agreed! Spaced is so fantastic. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright... what's not to love 😊

[@slayskool777]

If you're running out of British shows, you'd like The Young Ones.

[@MrBoyneboy]

Some mothers do ave em is far better

[@Thisworldthisweek]

You wouldn’t. It’s dated poorly

[@samhilton4173]

Young ones is all political and cultural references to 1960s - 1980s Britain. Even I barely got that show, and of the bits I found funny, I don't think Josh would get any of them. He's probably never even heard of Cliff. lol

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I do want to check that out bud I do have it on my list.

[@moodfm5673]

it aged so badly no to this

[@rosuobs3972]

you just made my evening mate, been waiting for somthing from you ooo, gonna watch this with my dinner' have a nice wk end, three cheers to you

[@benbastianiartmusic1421]

If any Doctor Who fans are watching by pure coincidence both Ken Campbell (Roger) and Andrew Sachs (Manuel) were asked to play the seventh doctor before it went to Sylvester McCoy

[@DadgeCity]

Both among the greats of British theatre. I had the pleasure of meeting Ken once. His plays were ahead of their time.

[@samhilton4173]

Watch _The Royle Family_ at some point. A comedic, yet painfully accurate depiction of growing up in the Northwest of England. It wasn't filmed in front of a studio audience, and you'll probably recognise 1 or 2 of the actors from other things.

[@safeashouses211]

He watches it on Patreon every Thursday.

[@seanie002]

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive...

[@tommyrjensen]

Today is April 17, their anniversary date. And no, the battle of Agincourt happened on a different date, October 25 in the year 1415.

[@richardmiller3839]

I felt stressed watching Basil trying to cope. LOL

[@GrilloTheFlightless]

John Cleese has said that he thinks this is the weakest episode and the one that hasn’t stood the test of time for him. He puts it down to the fact that there’s no real reason for Basil to perpetuate these lies, and also the absence of any taboo (such as sex, dead bodies, crime, gambling etc) makes it less funny. I’m with Cleese on this. It really is the weakest episode. But it’s interesting that Fawlty Towers at its weakest is still a damn sight better than some other shows when they’re at their very best!

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Roger was fantastic 😊

[@martymart6143]

He was a thorn in Basil's side and was on to his BS from the off

[@colhamilton9682]

Great reaction! Fawlty Towers never gets old.

[@noahrussell2043]

Looking forward to the final episode now, it’s my favourite/the best!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

It seems like alot of people are excited to check it out!

[@stevedotwood]

my top favorite American comic sitcom was and still is "3rd Rock From The Sun" - It's hilarious

[@robertpage3195]

Could I suggest "Car Share" with Peter Kay. It's genius

[@samgardiner771]

I would definitely recommend Car Share, very clever script writing considering there's mainly just 2 people. Loved it when Guy Garvey of Elbow had a cameo appearance.

[@Thisworldthisweek]

I wouldn’t. It’s not.

[@christianking3915]

What a load of old shit.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

I will check that out bud thanks for the recommendation!

[@jeffh2166]

The last one is the best!

[@NPA1001]

Basil The Rat

[@NPA1001]

Yay.. The anniversary is good … but just one more episode away from the greatest British comedy episode of all time… The Rat.

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Awesome bud!

[@KINGofkings49er]

No no is Hamster :P

[@chrisgreen8803]

Oh what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive

[@seanie002]

I’ve just posted that! You blighter...

[@midgetwars1]

Think the intersting thing about this episode, the explanation he will give to Sybil won't be that complicated. The truth works.

[@charliegeorge9393]

Connie Booth (Polly) has a great British accent - she's American

[@AfterWorkReactions]

She does a great job!

[@britishpatriot7386]

She's English born and bred lived in America for a while that's all

[@safeashouses211]

@@britishpatriot7386 She was born in Indianapolis.

[@charliegeorge9393]

@@britishpatriot7386 no

[@attentionaddicts]

She was also married to John Cleese at this time, and helped write the show.

[@paulklenknyc]

Do you have Fawlty Season 2 Episode 6? I’ve seen the others but can’t find 6.

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Superb!!!

[@AfterWorkReactions]

Thank you =]

[@Gav8554]

👍 Man Well haha

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

The weakest of the 12 episodes yet still has some wonderfully memorable moments.

[@Harriet-Jesamine]

Bloody Television exploding again😂👍

[@diogenesagogo]

Disagree. Waldorf Salad & Gourmet Night are weaker (although still fabulous scenes in both).

[@afroman2166]

Bring out the Only fools and horses reactions once or twice a week the most important show 😂

[@MrDaiseymay]

It never worked for me--one of a small band, I suspect, just the two obvious gags , which are always shown, the pratfall into the Bar, and the Chandelier one.

[@afroman2166]

@@MrDaiseymay I think you just need to understand what it’s about then you will truly find it funny

[@murdoch691]

Don't know about anyone else but Roger was really pissing me off coz he's the type of person who reminds me of myself great character

[@CosmicAeon]

gotta admit this is my least favourite episode of the show. The lack of Basil arguing with guests brings it down a bit

[@evilpenguinmas]

I'm with you. It is a favorite of many others, apparently. But for me since this starts with pointless cruelty on Basil's part and then spins into nothing but unnecessary lies, it is just too hard for me to muster any sympathy for Basil in this one. And that makes it less funny to me. Yes, he's an utter bastard in all of them, but they usually start from a semi-understandable expedience or from his basic character flaws and they spin out of control. The previous episode is a great example.

[@robalexander8065]

John Cleese's favourite episode.

[@bananasaregood8655]

This is the only ep of fawlty towers i dont like, it just stresses me out too much. Just tell the truth!! Lol

[@MrDaiseymay]

I haven't watched F T for a long time, I forgot how truly manic and funny, it all is. What this also does, is underline how truly aweful, modern so-called comedy, actually is, by comparison.

[@noka79]

Hello again

[@toddbrady8540]

Fantastic series, but this episode was in my opinion the least funny of the 12, still quality tho👍🇬🇧🇺🇸