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24th Feb 2023: Dan and Kel visit another amazing Chiltern Valley, with Kel's Vista, Fawlty Towers, and a special Weirdo of the Week couple. XSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/nice-time-ramble/donations
Soprano v Fawlty & Bean v Billy T BOTH came with waves of controversy...
Dead guests, blow up sex dolls, a kipper in a tank top, a doctor with a one-track-mind....it's the most hectic of the twelve Fawlty Towers episodes this week as we deep dive 'The Kipper & The Corpse'.This weeks tangents take in gym meat, Rick Wakeman's penchant for curry and John Cleese's beef, while we tout Maureen Lipman for an imaginary Fawlty remake.#FawltyTowers #SADDO Check out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
OUR 5OTH EPISODE...and for the occasion, we go full circle to cover Yet Another "Fawlty Towers" ripoff that we Should've covered in our 2nd and 3rd episode many years ago. Sponsored By: PODGO.co RetroCirq Dave's Archives And our Patrons
When a psychiatrist checks in at Fawlty Titties, sexually repressed Basil immediately assumes that he is being psychoanalysed, while all the guests over 70 assume he is there to wheel off the Major to the looney bin (including the Major himself). Meanwhile, we try some Fawlty inspired limericks and pass our warm thanks on to Russell Brand for helping us with the podcast.#FawltyTowers #SADDO #psychiatryCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
Clare and I have worked some unique events together one being the Ideal Home exhibition then Wintercon where I actually met Darth Vader and I then had to enter your Marquee of free Haribo. With TV, Radio, Corporate presenting as well as voiceover artist Clare's vocal range impresses me no end. We enjoy talking about here work with Puppets, Skins, pantomime and so much more.Clare trained at Middlesex Uni and has worked at Thorpe Park, The Palladium in London as well as Productions of a Fawlty Towers Touring Show put on by John Cleese himself. Clare went on to play many more characters such as Morticia Adams in The Addams Family, Edina in Absolutely Fabulous and Sybil Fawlty in Fawlty and has played Paddy McGuinness's girlfriendClare talks about Mel & Sue, Paul Nicolas, Pudsey Bear, Linda Nolan and our dear mutual friend Graham Cole as well as presenting on Red Carpet events for Bafta, Virgin Media.Hear more of Clare's story on the 3rd edition of Eyes & Teeth Voices of Variety when I talk to Clare Sloane
It's the infamous episode where the Major goes full Bernard Manning (never go full Bernard!)After holding a minute's silence to mark the Major's cancellation, we muse over 70s hospitals, a very mixed bag of German puns, and a Fawlty themed World Cup song.#FawltyTowers #SADDO #dontmentionthewarCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
As we start our Fawlty odyssey for real, it quickly becomes apparent that Sybil Fawlty is Alison's Tom Good.In addition to Sybil getting both barrels from Al, we discuss rotary telephones and weather vanes, as well as proper suitcase / porter ettiquette.#FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
We're back with the first episode of series 2 and a general chit chat about the universally adored Fawlty Towers, in advance of getting stuck into the very first episode next week.In addition to looking at the main players and some Fawlty folklore, we start a campaign to bring back the name Ballard, and get sidetracked into some 'Give Us a Clue' nostalgia...#lizagoddard #lionelblair #FawltyTowers #SADDOCheck out the corresponding show notes page at https://saddo.clubSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations
This week, we zoom into Central Park to chat to the delightful Annie Murphy! We talk to dear Annie about the fact she nearly gave up on acting before getting the role of everyone's favourite sister, Alexis Rose in Schitt's Creek. Growing up in Canada, Annie tells us about adoring Fawlty towers and Columbo, her Mum's edible ‘contraption' and dreaming of fondue in Paris. All washed down with a good glug of beer as Annie teaches Lennie what IPA is. Annie next time you're in town, it's a Ruby Murray and a Stella with Lennie and Jessie! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Enda en verneverdig episode fra Dødtid. Al Pacino og Bjørn Floberg møtes for første gang... og baby the sparks are flying!! Vi snakker om sexy discodans og hvor langt vi er villige til å gå for å se eldre menn elske. ja forresten! vi snakker også om insomnia både fra Norge og remaken fra verdens rikeste u-land, USA. ps! er det midnattssol i Flekkefjord? (big shoutout til Sverre Anker Ousdal) logo: Madeline Holme (@maddyee) theme: Levi André Nuet
On Monday, Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen was visiting the scene of a landslide in Drumkeeran. The next day, he faced his own landslide after being sacked - listeners have been having their say on his fate and the performance of the new coalition Government
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about a Fawlty woke joke that turned out not to be a Major, some deep and troubling stuff from Stuff - and how the comeback of COViD-19 didn;t bother broadcasters who urged more compassion from the government.
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about a Fawlty woke joke that turned out not to be a Major, some deep and troubling stuff from Stuff - and how the comeback of COViD-19 didn;t bother broadcasters who urged more compassion from the government.
Fawlty Towers gets its second nomination for the Hall of Fame, for the episode 'Communication Problems', starring the formidable Mrs Richards. Surely any example of this all-time classic sitcom from John Cleese and Connie Booth is a dead cert winner, just like Dragonfly ... (or is that Nitwit?) Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Thanks texasradiofish!
Nathan Judah and Joe Edwards come together to produce an action packed Wolves podcast that cannot be missed The duo break down all the talking points from an excellent win over West Ham and discuss some interesting managerial opinions post match. The lads identify two unsung heroes who don't hit the headlines all the time, but are quietly having a fantastic season. All your questions are answered as the boys start to get into the Christmas spirit. We also preview the big game at Brighton and speak to Ady Packham from the Albion Roar.
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: We look back at Season 1; and if you listen carefully, get a sneak preview of Season 2--all while our Boss breathes down our neck about it. VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Adam Carrizales & Joan Bishop for lending their voices to this episode.
This week, we take a look at one of the two most blatant ripoffs in TV history; as after "Maude", but before "Golden Girls", Bea Arthur tries to show off an impression of Basil Fawlty. NOTE: This is a 2 Part episode, our "Nine Circles" will return in the next part.
Tapinoidas rekomenduoja dar du serialus. Šįkart – komedijos. Viena – moderni amerikietiška Silicon Valley, kita – britų humoro klasika Fawlty towers.
In this year by tear episode its time to talk about 1975. This was a huge year in the history of Star Wars. Here I talk about the 2nd and 3rd drafts of the script, casting, Ralph McQuarrie, John Barry and historical events from this year. Oh, and Fawlty Towers gets a mention too!
If you like British comedy, we've got a classic this week that's quite the ticket. We'll take a close look at Watery Fowls -- er, Fawlty Towers -- the show deemed the greatest of all time by the British Film Institute. Will this 70s television treasure still shine today? Can the operatic virtuosity of Cleese and company overcome Hannah's antipathy for farce? Will Jeffrey talk at length about Monty Python? Tune in to learn more about the charms of Torquay, the peculiar British tradition of video in/film out, and where you can experience the glamour of dinner à la Fawlty. But whatever you do, just don't mention the war. Learn More! Why Brit Shows Look Different in Exterior Shots The "Faulty Towers" Dining Experience Shaddap Your Face Waiter, There's a Flea in my Soup The Travel Bug with August Lindt Top Ten Fawtly Towers Moments FT Bloopers and Outtakes If you enjoy this and other exhibits, be a patron at www.patreon.com/tvmuseum. Couch Potato memberships start at just $1/month, and supporters get access to exclusive content and swag. Join the ranks of the Tater Army today! The TV Museum Podcast is dedicated to exploring classic TV, from the westerns of the 50s, to the family sitcoms of the 80s. We trace the history of TV aliens, cops, and single girls and travel through time and space. If it’s been beamed through the air (and can be streamed through the internet), we’ll cover it! Subscribe and listen for nostalgia, analysis, and silly in-jokes, brought to you by a husband-and-wife team with a devotion to the tube.
I grew up watching older British Comedy, so I’ve always had a love for it. Fawlty Towers was of course one of these loves, as well as Monty Python, The Goodies and Benny Hill. I’m shocked that I never heard about Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience until now, but better late than never, I finally went to go. Straight up, and I didn’t even realise until writing this review, the actual names of the show and the original are different. Fawlty is spelt F A W L T Y whilst the Dining Experience is F A U L T Y. Not a big deal, just thought that needs to be clarified. Even with the name change, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is almost a complete mimic of an episode of the original Fawlty Towers, just with more improvisation. It’s remarkably impressive. It is also quite group, family or couple experience. It would be weird going in to sit by yourself and enjoy a three course meal. It just wouldn’t be the same. For the night I took my partner too the show, who actually has never seen anything to do with Faulty Towers before, apart from one scene I showed her once. It’s interesting already going in as one person knowing everything about the show, and another going in pretty much blind to what it’s about. Performed at The Aegean, a greek restaurant in Fitzroy, a short wait occurs before Basil, the co owner of the hotel, emerges to show everyone to their seats, with the help of Manuel, the waiter of the hotel. The comedy starts immediately, due to the personal touch that the actors take with the guests, giving them different names or slurs. For instance later in the night during a fake fire drill, I was referred to at the Harry Potter knockoff. Basil is pretty rude to the majority of the guests when seating them, so it was a surprise that we didn’t endure too much abuse when being seated, instead receiving a smile. Perhaps it was because we we’re the youngest in the restaurant. Soon after being seated we are given an intro, where we are introduced to Cybil, Basil’s wife and co-owner of the hotel. Cybil is much more sensible and real than Basil at first, and easily brings empathy to the show by her compassionate act. However the star of the show in my opinion is Manuel. Manuel brings the biggest laughs, to the amount that my partner, who mind you hasn’t had any history of Fawlty Towers, was in pain from laughing so hard. The show progresses from the intro through two of the three main courses, with each course coming with a fresh array of jokes or a sketch. A juggling match is made out of the bread, as Manuel lobs multiple pieces to different people across the restaurant, whilst some of the entries of pumpkin soup had fake dentures in them. Manuel’s misinterpretation of Basil’s orders brings the most laughs in the show, as he takes everything he says to heart, the most extreme taking wait on the tables to literally waiting for Basil to return by dancing on top of one family’s table. I don’t want to give away the major laughs for the show, but the presentation and improvisation was incredible well done to the extent that sometimes I forgot that we weren’t in one of the episodes of the originally show. This is what Faulty Towers does best, and stands out as the shows major selling point for the show. It has the ability to take a 40 year show and still make it hilarious for a contemporary audience. Take my partner for instance; having no knowledge or interest in british comedy, she ended up laughing at the show more than I did at some points. Even if not all the comedy was spot on, the addition of a three course meal of really well made food should give you enough incentive to give this show a go. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience might of ended at the MICF by this reviews airing, however productions of the show take place all around the world, so go to their website to find a location near you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I grew up watching older British Comedy, so I’ve always had a love for it. Fawlty Towers was of course one of these loves, as well as Monty Python, The Goodies and Benny Hill. I’m shocked that I never heard about Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience until now, but better late than never, I finally went to go. Straight up, and I didn’t even realise until writing this review, the actual names of the show and the original are different. Fawlty is spelt F A W L T Y whilst the Dining Experience is F A U L T Y. Not a big deal, just thought that needs to be clarified. Even with the name change, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is almost a complete mimic of an episode of the original Fawlty Towers, just with more improvisation. It’s remarkably impressive. It is also quite group, family or couple experience. It would be weird going in to sit by yourself and enjoy a three course meal. It just wouldn’t be the same. For the night I took my partner too the show, who actually has never seen anything to do with Faulty Towers before, apart from one scene I showed her once. It’s interesting already going in as one person knowing everything about the show, and another going in pretty much blind to what it’s about. Performed at The Aegean, a greek restaurant in Fitzroy, a short wait occurs before Basil, the co owner of the hotel, emerges to show everyone to their seats, with the help of Manuel, the waiter of the hotel. The comedy starts immediately, due to the personal touch that the actors take with the guests, giving them different names or slurs. For instance later in the night during a fake fire drill, I was referred to at the Harry Potter knockoff. Basil is pretty rude to the majority of the guests when seating them, so it was a surprise that we didn’t endure too much abuse when being seated, instead receiving a smile. Perhaps it was because we we’re the youngest in the restaurant. Soon after being seated we are given an intro, where we are introduced to Cybil, Basil’s wife and co-owner of the hotel. Cybil is much more sensible and real than Basil at first, and easily brings empathy to the show by her compassionate act. However the star of the show in my opinion is Manuel. Manuel brings the biggest laughs, to the amount that my partner, who mind you hasn’t had any history of Fawlty Towers, was in pain from laughing so hard. The show progresses from the intro through two of the three main courses, with each course coming with a fresh array of jokes or a sketch. A juggling match is made out of the bread, as Manuel lobs multiple pieces to different people across the restaurant, whilst some of the entries of pumpkin soup had fake dentures in them. Manuel’s misinterpretation of Basil’s orders brings the most laughs in the show, as he takes everything he says to heart, the most extreme taking wait on the tables to literally waiting for Basil to return by dancing on top of one family’s table. I don’t want to give away the major laughs for the show, but the presentation and improvisation was incredible well done to the extent that sometimes I forgot that we weren’t in one of the episodes of the originally show. This is what Faulty Towers does best, and stands out as the shows major selling point for the show. It has the ability to take a 40 year show and still make it hilarious for a contemporary audience. Take my partner for instance; having no knowledge or interest in british comedy, she ended up laughing at the show more than I did at some points. Even if not all the comedy was spot on, the addition of a three course meal of really well made food should give you enough incentive to give this show a go. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience might of ended at the MICF by this reviews airing, however productions of the show take place all around the world, so go to their website to find a location near you!
Sitcom Showdown episode one features Steve's first selection, the Fawlty Towers classic 'Basil the Rat'. Jeffers prepares himself to undergo the strain of watching the world's most stressful sitcom. Surely putting this masterwork from John Cleese and Connie Booth into the Hall of Fame is a slam dunk? It seems highly likely ... but join in the fun to find out for sure! Twitter: @SitcomShowdown Theme tune 'Billy Blues' by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. Thanks texasradiofish!
R.I.P. Manuel #TheGoodNews- Another journal entry in an ongoing series of sometime comedic reflections of life as recorded by Jan Landy for Jan Landy on 12/05/2016 while driving in my car from where I am to where I am going or wherever I happen to be when inspiration hits me to record another podcast. These are my #thoughts that I am documenting for #myself so that if I ever find the time in the future to go back into the past to remember what I was thinking at the time, I will be able to listen to them. This constantly changing #podcast usually short and to the point produced and recorded by #JanLandy presents @JanLandy's thoughts and ramblings at the time of the recording. Ever changing, #humorous, thought provoking, inspiring and sometimes informative. It is a mixture of #comedy, positive thoughts and, on rare occasions will offer #information on where #SoundBroker has been and where it is going. If you like to #laugh, stay #motivated and keep abreast of the latest adventures of Jan Landy and SoundBroker.com, this podcast is worth a listen.
Episode 8 - Fawlty Wraith In this episode Chris and Joe discuss three episodes of the 70's British sitcom Fawlty Towers and the cheesy 80's movie The Wraith. Along with a minor rant about the current state of the New York Rangers and a continued discussion of Twin Peaks. Also, now with Production Value!!!! Sponsor - PPF Industries. Theme Song - Melody of Nonsense - Chris and Joe https://www.facebook.com/YSWPod https://twitter.com/YSWPodcast
Josh Landy hosts tonight and welcomes Ricky Lawrence, Mike Mulvihill and Alex Brooker!arsenalpodcast.netProduced by Josh LandyA Playback Media Productionplaybackmedia.co.uk Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Landy hosts tonight and welcomes Ricky Lawrence, Mike Mulvihill and Alex Brooker! arsenalpodcast.net Produced by Josh Landy A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk
Kenneth Essex is a well-respected session musician from the golden age of freelancing. He's played on a variety of recordings from work with the Philharmonia Orchestra to Fawlty Towers and the Beatles. The Philharmonia Orchestra's archivist, and former member of the cello section, Mike Hurwitz, met Ken at his home in North London to hear tales from his exciting career in music. This video is part of a special series of films commissioned by the Philharmonia Orchestra for its 70th anniversary season (2015-2016). Discover more:Philharmonia Orchestra Celebrates 70 Years channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqR22EoucCycOGFfrFJY587duxWWBYhvuInteractive Timeline: https://philharmonia.co.uk/70
Wil is joined by Rove McManus to discuss professional podcasting, sexual Harris-ment, popporn holders, love boats, controversial catchphrases, improvising an improv show, Rove's favourite band The Pillar and The Stones, Wil's new show Surprise Squeeze and various other titbits.
Det är spaigt, juligt och judiskt i avsnitt 45 där vi får kroppslig närkontakt med den kinesiska kulturen. Det blir havsbad i november, ukrainska underkläder och ordentligt urartat raseri i bokhandeln!
The Talking Dead - A podcast dedicated to the AMC TV series The Walking Dead
Hey everybody, It’s our first podcast of the “off-season”, so typically Jason and I are a bit all over the place. Tune in to hear us get up to date on the latest Walking Dead news, read more listener feedback, and announce a spontaneous contest! Rat holes this week include Fawlty towers, Indiana Jones, and...
A short audio piece extolling the merits of John's new videos.Visit headcast.co.uk for more moments.
John reminds us of that much-loved first day of a new academic year, as he greets the school with the traditional Headmaster's speech.
All in all one would hope never to be caught up in this situation. John becomes the coachtrip courier from hell.
This is part two of a two part podcast in which John goes back to school to talk with students at the Santa Barbara University on the finer points of film writing.This episode continues on the same theme and he also has a question and answer session with the students where they discuss the scripting process involved in the film A fish called Wanda.
This is part one of a two part podcast in which John goes back to school to talk with students at the Santa Barbara University on the finer points of film writing. In this podcast John runs through the first scene of a new script that he has been given and discusses the characters, dialogue and plot.
We're very pleased to announce John's new video series, Headcast, which can be found at http://headcast.co.uk.It's a serious, searching look at the nature of perception and belief, and the ways in which reality is shaped by powerful men to suit their own agenda.The full version costs $1.00 US - but this podcast is still free... !
'Tis the holiday season, in which people everywhere gather to celebrate this precious time of giving.Assembled around a blazing fire, families eat themselves sick, drink themselves silly, and fight for their entertainment options with unaccustomed ferocity. So, in order to leaven this dark time, we bring you John Cleese's Very Own Version of:The Night Before Christmas.With lots of festive love from all the Podcast Reindeer.
The final part of the keynote speech John gave at The National Radio Conference in Sydney, Australia in October 2006.
John has a word or two to say about fear and stage fright.
"My Husband and I would like to welcome you to our Mr Cleese podcast number 20".Tugging of forlocks as John tells of his lunch with The Queen.
The Jack Cheese plodcast once more creaks into life, this time with a blatant bit of Hollywood promotional saccharine. Wook at all da wickle fwuffy animwals!
John once again on video, trying to explain to our American friends about caring, more or less..
John on video, ranting about airlines.
John describes the pain, humiliation and embarrassment of going deaf..
A continuation of the wonderfully insightful interview that John did at the Montreal Comedy Festival .
Part one of a three part Podcast in which John is interviewed live on stage at The Montreal Comedy Festival.
John Cleese tells of the dark sense of humour he inherited from his mother.