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Fawlty Towers episode removed from streaming service due to racial slurs

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Fawlty Towers‘ most famous episodes has been removed from a streaming service  due to racial slurs.UKTV, which is owned by the BBC, has removed an episode entitled The Germans while it carries out a review into its content.The episode, which first aired in 1975, features a memorable scene where Basil Fawlty, played by John Cleese, is seen goose-stepping through the hotel while shouting “don’t mention the war” in front of a group of German tourists.In a separate scene, character Major Gowen uses offensive language when talking about the West Indies cricket team – a moment which had reportedly already been cut by some broadcasters.

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