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Fawlty Towers

8.319752 seasonsPGTV SeriesComedy

Owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, a chambermaid Polly, and Spanish waiter Manuel attempt to run their hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding guests.

DirectorJohn Howard Davies
ProducerDouglas Argent

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Communication Problems
Feb 19, 1979 8.9
E2
The Psychiatrist
Feb 26, 1979 8.9
E3
Waldorf Salad
Mar 5, 1979 8.0
E4
The Kipper and the Corpse
Mar 12, 1979 8.7
E5
The Anniversary
Mar 26, 1979 7.9
E6
Basil the Rat
Oct 25, 1979 8.8

Cast · Directed by John Howard Davies

JCJohn Cleese
John Cleese
Basil Fawlty
PSPrunella Scales
Prunella Scales
Sybil Fawlty
CBConnie Booth
Connie Booth
Polly Sherman
ASAndrew Sachs
Andrew Sachs
Manuel
BBBallard Berkeley
Ballard Berkeley
Major Gowen
BHBrian Hall
Brian Hall
Terry the Chef
GFGilly Flower
Gilly Flower
Miss Tibbs
RRRenee Roberts
Renee Roberts
Miss Gatsby

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Fawlty Towers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fawlty Towers?

Fawlty Towers is streaming on BINGE, Foxtel Now and Stan in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fawlty Towers on Netflix?

No, Fawlty Towers is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on BINGE and Foxtel Now.

Is Fawlty Towers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fawlty Towers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on BINGE and Foxtel Now instead.

Where can I watch Fawlty Towers for free?

Fawlty Towers is available on BINGE and Foxtel Now in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Fawlty Towers?

Fawlty Towers has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1979.

Are all episodes of Fawlty Towers out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of Fawlty Towers are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Fawlty Towers?

No — Fawlty Towers ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.