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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

2009-05-10 · 90 min · ★ 8.4

Documentary · Comedy

30 years after Fawlty Towers (1975) ended, Stephen Fry narrates a documentary about the making of this classic sitcom.

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Directors
Lindsay Jex
Production companies
Tiger Aspect, UKTV
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen FryStephen FrySelf – Narrator (voice)
John CleeseJohn CleeseSelf / Basil Fawlty
Prunella ScalesPrunella ScalesSelf / Sybil Fawlty
Connie BoothConnie BoothSelf / Polly Sherman
Andrew SachsAndrew SachsSelf / Manuel
Carol ClevelandCarol ClevelandSelf
Bernard CribbinsBernard CribbinsSelf
Geoffrey PalmerGeoffrey PalmerSelf / Dr Price
David KellyDavid KellySelf / Mr O'Reilly
Nicky HensonNicky HensonSelf / Mr Johnson
Elspet GrayElspet GraySelf / Mrs Abbott
Sabina FranklynSabina FranklynQuentina
John Howard DaviesJohn Howard DaviesSelf – Series Director
Barry CryerBarry CryerSelf
Una StubbsUna StubbsSelf / Alice
April WalkerSelf / Jean Wilson
John SergeantJohn SergeantSelf
Sanjeev KohliSanjeev KohliSelf
Iain McLeanSelf – Production Assistant
Terry JonesTerry JonesSelf

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