BREAKING Fawlty Towers legend Prunella Scales has died aged 93, her family have confirmed. The actress was best known for her role in legendary British sitcom Fawlty Towers as Sybil Fawlty, hotel manager and wife of Basil, played by John Cleese. Her sons Samuel and Joseph said that she died “peacefully at home in London […]

5 months ago

The 83-year-old will reprise the role of Basil alongside his daughter. John Cleese has confirmed that the legendary comedy series Fawlty Towers is set to return to our screens with a fresh reboot. The 83-year-old will reprise the role of Torquay hotel owner Basil, while daughter Camilla, 39, will play the daughter he just discovered […]

3 years ago

Fawlty Towers star and comedy legend Andrew Sachs passed away last night, at the age of 86. In Manuel, he created one of the best-loved characters in British comedy history. While Fawlty Towers had just 12 episodes, it was enough for Sachs to make a huge impression – whether it was those who were watching […]

10 years ago

Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs has died, aged 86. The much-loved actor, best known for playing the Spanish waiter Manuel in the 1970s sitcom, passed away in a care home on November 23 and was buried on Thursday. He had been battling dementia for the last four years, and had been left wheelchair-bound and unable […]

10 years ago