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Fawlty Towers 'don't mention the war' episode removed from UKTV over 'racial slurs'

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The famous 'don't mention the war' episode from sitcom Fawlty Towers has been removed from a streaming service because it contains "racial slurs".UKTV, which is owned by the BBC, said it has made the decision to remove The Germans episode while a review takes place.The episode first aired in 1975 and features John Cleese's misanthropic hotel owner Basil Fawlty goose-stepping around while shouting “don’t mention the war” in front of a group of visiting Germans.It also contains scenes showing the Major Gowen character using offensive language about the West Indies cricket team.According to reports, Major Gowen’s scenes had already started to be edited out by some broadcasters.A UKTV spokesman said: “UKTV has temporarily removed an episode of.

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