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Fawlty Towers stars today from health struggles to new careers and a sequel in the works

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Fawlty Towers is marking its 49th anniversary as one of Britain's most cherished sitcoms.The iconic series, which first graced screens on BBC Two from 1975 to 1979, was the brainchild of John Cleese and his then-wife Connie Booth.

Spanning two series, it chronicled the chaotic goings-on at a dysfunctional hotel in Torquay, Devon.At the heart of the show were the uproarious escapades of hotel proprietor Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, chambermaid Polly, and the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel.

The inspiration for the series struck John Cleese following a memorable stay at a Devon hotel, where he met its notably peculiar owner.Fawlty Towers has scooped numerous awards, including a British Academy Television Award for Best Scripted Comedy, and was honoured by the British Film Institute as the greatest British television programme in 2000.Fast forward and a sequel series featuring John and his daughter Camilla is in the pipeline, nearly half a century since the original charmed audiences.Curious about the Fawlty Towers cast today?

Here's the latest.At 84 years young, John Cleese continues to embark on fresh endeavours. His recent role was in Roman Polanski's drama 'The Palace', released in 2023.That October, he began hosting 'The Dinosaur Hour' on GB News, cautioning listeners on BBC Radio 4's Today programme that GB News viewers "may not be used to hearing the sort of things I'll be saying" and expressed his desire to foster "proper argument".The beloved star has found a furry new friend to cherish - his daughter's dog Harry.

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