New episodes of the Fawlty Towers series are coming to the small screen. Castle Rock Entertainment is producing a sequel to the classic comedy series which aired for two seasons in 1975 and 1979 on BBC. Father and daughter team John and Camilla Reese are behind the new series. Matthew George, Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, and Derrick Rossi are executive producing the comedy.
Variety reveals that “the new series will explore how the over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates the modern world and will explore the relationship between Basil and a daughter he has just discovered he had, as the two tempt fate and team up to run a boutique hotel.”
John Cleese, one of the stars of the original show, spoke about reviving Fawlty Towers in a new age. He said the following:
“What I like about Matt is that, unlike many producers, he really ‘gets’ the creative process. When we first met, he offered an excellent first idea, and then Matt, my daughter Camilla, and I had one of the best creative sessions I can remember. By dessert we had an overall concept so good that, a few days later, it won the approval of Rob and Michele Reiner. Camilla and I look forward enormously to expanding it into a series.”
George also spoke about the series revival:
“Meeting John and Camilla was one of the great thrills of my life. I’m obsessed with ‘Fawlty Towers’ and the legendary characters he created. I’ve watched the first two seasons so many times I have lost count. I dreamed of one day being involved in a continuation of the story. Now it’s come true.”
It is not known where the series will land in the US. It will likely air on BBC in the UK.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Fawlty Towers? Do you plan to watch the sequel series?
Loved watching Fawlty Towers and would watch this is can it on BrtuBox
John Cleese is a genius along with the rest of the cast of the Monty Python. Faulty Towers is its own unique show. It’ll be interesting just to see how many people it will offend until like me come to realize the joke is on Basil every time! Please let it go to the BBC to avoid the politically correct networks including streaming here in America. I hope to see it in the USA soon on our PBS as they understand British humour!
Watch and weep all you sad excuses for show writers in the current age – this was how entertainment and comedy was done, with the genius talents of the likes of John C. Here’s to hope this team can bring forth a show that has the spirit of the original, and takes advantage of all the opportunities the new millennium will provide to Basil Fawlty to try his best at everything whilst having a complete panic attack. It is a sadness that more of the original members aren’t around anymore. First time ever i’ve said on this site, a show… Read more »
Very funny show. Looking forward to the sequel
This is a dream come true!
EXCELLENT!!!