06.10.03
Fawlty Towers Collectors Edition - Complete Series 1 & 2
Fans
of Fawlty Towers are in for a very special Christmas this year,
as 成人论坛 Worldwide releases a specially packaged DVD Collectors Edition.
All 12 episodes of the show, plus a hotel suite of fantastic extras,
are now available together with a limited edition Corgi model of
Basil's Red Austin 1300. The model comes complete with a hand-painted
figure of Basil, armed with a branch and about to attack (as featured
in the popular Gourmet Night episode), making it the perfect gift
for fans, old and new, this Christmas.
The
show has become a landmark in television history, repeatedly topping
television polls, and remains a firm part of British comic culture.
Though only 12 episodes were ever made, Fawlty Towers continues
to draw in new fans, eager to enjoy its timeless comedy. The Fawlty
Towers Collectors Edition is a three-disc DVD set and is released
to buy on November 3rd 2003 from 成人论坛 Worldwide.
Written
by and starring John Cleese (Basil) and Connie Booth (Polly), Fawlty
Towers was directed by Bob Spiers and produced by John Howard Davies
(Series 1) and Douglas Argent (Series 2). Prunella Scales starred
as the "nest of vipers" Sibyl and Andrew Sachs as Manuel
(who came from Barcelona聟 and learnt English from a book).
To
accompany the 12 episodes (all completely digitised and restored),
the following special features have been included:
Series 1 - Interview with John cleese; interview with Andrew Sachs;
commentary by producer John Howard Davies; Torquay Tourist Guide
- an amusing mini-documentary on the Gleneagles Hotel which was
the inspiration behind Fawlty Towers; artist profiles; who's who
guide to the characters; illustrated book with photographs
Series
2 - Interview with John Cleese; interview with Prunella Scales;
commentary by Director Bob Spiers; out-takes; Basil Fawlty introducing
a trailer for Not The Nine O'Clock News in 1979; artist profiles;
who's who guide to the characters; illustrated book with photographs
Release
date: 3rd November 2003
Certificate: PG
Price: 拢37.99
Cat. Number: 成人论坛DVD1281
Duration: 486 Mins
Genre: Comedy
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