Fawlty Towers

BBC presenters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross got themselves into some hot water when they called Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs on the telephone and left obscene messages.

Socialite Life 2008

Although works enjoying ongoing financial reward might never make it on to the archive, Le Dieu argues that television classics such as Fawlty Towers have a high profile and vibrant commercial life already.

B2fxxx 2004

Although works enjoying ongoing financial reward might never make it on to the archive, Le Dieu argues that television classics such as Fawlty Towers have a high profile and vibrant commercial life already.

Archive 2004-12-19 2004

Whilst classic British comedy series such as Fawlty Towers have become hits in the US without need for adaption, other series like The Office have been filmed anew - to mixed success.

Tonight 2010

If you really dig the dry British humour found in TV classics such as Fawlty Towers and

Muti 2010

Ross was given a three-month ban from all BBC broadcasting, amid controversy surrounding prank phone calls made to 'Fawlty Towers' actor Andrew Sachs, on Russell Brand's radio show.

Northern Ireland Local News 2009

Jonathan Ross had been given a three-month ban from all BBC broadcasting for 12 weeks, amid controversy surrounding prank phone calls made to 'Fawlty Towers' actor Andrew Sachs, on Russell Brand's radio show.

UK Regional Film and Television News 2009

Ross was suspended without pay on October 30 last year after thousands complained about a series of obscene phone messages that he and comedian Russell Brand left for 'Fawlty Towers' actor Andrew Sachs while broadcasting Brand's former Radio 2 show.

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Spice World "was directed by Bob Spiers, who's made such TV comedy classics as" Fawlty Towers "and" Absolutely Fabulous. "

It's All About The Benjamins 2008

Thank you very much, "the 79-year-old" Fawlty Towers "actor said in extracts published on the Guardian's website on Friday.

Reuters: Top News 2009