Classic British TV comedy, Fawlty Towers has been remastered and released on DVD for it’s 30th anniversary.
From the BBC Blurb this past week:
Join the BBC in celebrating the 30th anniversary of John Cleese’s (Monty Python’s Flying Circus, A Fish Called Wanda) legendary TV series, Fawlty Towers!
Named the #1 television series of all time by the British Film Institute, the BBC celebrates this comedy classic by releasing the deluxe, special edition DVD box set –
Fawlty Towers Remastered: Special Edition. Each episode was painstakingly restored from the original program masters to present this farcical sitcom in crystal clarity as never seen before. Along with every episode of the series, this must-own DVD box set comes loaded with fresh bonus material including newly recorded commentary from Cleese, all-new cast interviews, and much more. The 3-disc Fawlty Towers Remastered is in stores now for the suggested retail price of $49.98 ($62.48 in Canada) and is available online at
BBCAmericashop.comFans everywhere can join the celebration on Facebook by entering the accompanying lookalike contest and share their love of Fawlty Towers with the world! John Cleese himself will be selecting the winners, with prizes including signed DVDs and lots of other goodies. Go to the Facebook fan page to make your reservation today!
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Join our Facebook Fan Page or follow us on Twitter @FawltyTowersDVD for the latest news surrounding the 30th Anniversary. Want to be involved even more? Use our #fawltytowers hashtag on Twitter.LOOKALIKE CONTEST
Did you always think you looked like Basil Fawlty? And your dog had the air of the Major? Or perhaps your mom is a dead ringer for Sybil? Well now’s your opportunity to prove it to the world and John Cleese! Fans can submit a photo on the Facebook fan page for a chance to have their entry be one of 3 favorites chosen by Mr. Cleese himself! For extended details and official rules, please go here.ABOUT FAWLTY TOWERS
Hot off the runaway success of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, John Cleese embarked on his now-legendary sitcom, Fawlty Towers, . One of the most memorable and best-loved characters in British comedy, Basil Fawlty is a much put-upon, hardworking hotel manager whose life is plagued by dead guests, hotel inspectors and other assorted riff-raff. Of course his biggest headache is his “little nest of vipers,†his nagging wife Sibyl, the unflappable Polly and the trainee waiter from Barcelona, Manuel, who has marginally more intelligence than a monkey.Premiering in the UK in 1975 and airing in continuous PBS syndication ever since, , Fawlty Towers, has received three BAFTA Awards, Best Comedy Performance for John Cleese and two for Best Situation Comedy. In addition, the beloved sitcom is the BBC’s top-selling comedy series of all time on DVD.
Fawlty Towers Remastered DVD Features:
- All-New Digital Restoration from the original program masters
- All-New Commentary by John Cleese
- All-New Interviews with John Cleese, Connie Booth, Andrew Sachs and Prunella Scales
- Outtakes
- A Visit to Torquay, Home of Fawlty Towers
- Additional Interviews and Featurettes
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