Can you believe it’s exactly 40 years since the world was first introduced to Basil Fawlty and his hotel-ruining antics?
Yes, exactly four decades ago on this date the first ever episode of Fawlty Towers was broadcast – kicking off a show which is still regarded as one of the best ever to grace the small screen.
And although only 12 episodes – two series in total – were ever made, they’ve stood the test of time far longer than a lot of longer-lasting comedy shows.
To mark the occasion we attempted to rank the 12 episodes from worst to best – but since they’re all classics,… Read the full story