A BED and breakfast owner known as the 'real life Basil Fawlty' is hoping for a boost to his business following the iconic show's revival.
Peter Bland, 55 , who runs a bed and breakfast in Torquay has long been compared to the show's iconic and quirky John Cleese character.
And he is anticipating that the show's comeback will see an influx of guests and an increase in tourism to the seaside town.
Peter runs The Somerville in Torquay, with his wife Helen, 55, and says that his "anti-woke" views and mannerisms have led to him being described as a "dead ringer for Basil." He said: "I think I do see myself as a Basil Fawlty character, not to the extent where Basil was rude to guests. "But I like to think of myself as a bit of a character, anti-woke and all that sort of stuff.
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