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BBC Fawlty Towers cast 45 years since TV hit – £12m marriage split to sad health battle

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Fawlty Towers, the brainchild of comedy legend John Cleese and his former wife Connie Booth, first graced our TV screens back in 1975.

Despite running for just 12 episodes, the sitcom, set in a chaotic hotel, propelled its cast to international fame, becoming a firm favourite among viewers.

John's portrayal of the irritable hotelier Basil Fawlty, famed for his outbursts directed at the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel, solidified his place as a giant of British comedy, adding to his already stellar reputation from his Monty Python days and The Frost Report.

Airing for two seasons, Fawlty Towers came to an end in 1979, ensuring its legacy as a timeless classic. Fast forward to 2023, and John, now 84, sent shockwaves through the entertainment world with the news that the beloved show was being resurrected after a 50-year hiatus, reports the Express.

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