Paul Andrews - The Fawlty Towers Quiz Book

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THE FAWLTY TOWERS QUIZ BOOK

By

Paul Andrews

Publisher Information

The Fawlty Towers Quiz Book

published in 2013 by Andrews UK Limited

www.andrewsuk.com

This book is sold subject to the condition that it shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise circulated without the publishers prior written consent in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published, and without a similar condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser.

Copyright Paul Andrews 2013

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Foreword

How much do you know about the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers? Test yourself, your friends and family with this quiz based on the series. With a wide selection of questions based on the plot, characters, cast and crew, see how much you really know about this most loved comedy program.

Questions

1. Who is the male owner of Fawlty Towers?
2. Who is the female owner of Fawlty Towers?
3. Name the maid at Fawlty Towers
4. Name the waiter at Fawlty Towers
5. Who is the longest staying resident of the hotel?
6. Name the gay chef from series one of the show
7. Name the full time chef from series two
8. Name the Lord confidence trickster
9. Who is it keeps changing the letters on the sign outside the hotel?
10. In what town is the series based in?
11. Which real life person was Basil Fawlty allegedly based on?
12. Which actor played Basil Fawlty?
13. Name the producer and director of series 1 of the show
14. Which actress played Sybil Fawlty?
15. Name the two female older resident guests
16. Can you name Sybils best friend?
17. Can you name the actor who played Manuel?
18. Where were the external shots of the hotel filmed?
19. Who played Polly?
20. Which of the characters were really married in real life?
21. What does Manuel often say when questioned?
22. What was the name of the actor who played Major Gowen?
23. What was the title of the very first episode of the series?
24. When was the very first episode aired?
25. Can you name the Irish builder from the second episode?
26. Who was the director of the second series?
27. Who produced the second series?
28. Who wrote the scripts for the show?
29. On Gourmet night, what was finally off?
30. In the Germans, what was Basil desperately trying to hang on the wall?
31. Why was Sybil in the hospital in the episode The Germans?
32. In The Germans what does Basil say must not be mentioned?
33. In The Germans what was Basil trying to get everyone to practise?
34. In Gourmet night what was the name of the Fawltys restaurant owning friend?
35. Which year was the second series transmitted?
36. What does Basil say can be seen majestically grazing outside the hotels windows in sarcasm?
37. What is the name of Manuels pet rat?
38. Can you name the episode in which there is a dead body?
39. Name the real hospital used as a backdrop for the show?
40. What type of salad does an American guest demand?
41. Can you name the actress who played Alice, Sybils friend?
42. Can you name the annoying character who was Alices husband?
43. In what year was the second series first shown on UK TV?
44. How do Basil and Sybil often explain Manuel getting things wrong?
45. Which war does Basil claim to have fought in and sustained an injury from?
46. What phrase do you often hear Sybil say when on the phone to her friends?
47. In the episode The Anniversary who has to pretend to be Sybil?
48. What breed of dog is seen in the episode The Kipper and the Corpse?
49. Who got chemical burns during the filming of the episode The Germans?
50. What town as opposed to hotel did Terry work in?
51. Who does the Major state make good card players?
52. Can you name Audreys husband?
53. What does Manuel attempt to cook in The Anniversary?
54. Can you name the doctor couple from the episode The Psychiatrist?
55. In The wedding party can you name the potential happy couple?
56. In A touch of class what is the name of the CID officer?
57. Name the health inspector from Basil the rat?
58. Who owns Prince the dog from The Kipper and the Corpse?
59. In Communication Problems who gives Basil the racing tip?
60. Which customer has the distinction of being satisfied and paying all his bill?
61. Which colonel and his wife, are in Gourmet Night?
62. Can you name the loud American couple in Waldorf Salad?
63. Can you name the boy who complains in Gourmet Night?
64. Name the character played by Bernard Cribbins?
65. In the episode The Kipper and the Corpse, what is a guest caught blowing up?
66. Who is Sybils friend Kitty married to?
67. Name the corpse in The Kipper and the Corpse?
68. Can you name the Australian girl character, who appeared in episode The Psychiatrist?
69. Name the real upper class guests in A touch of class.
70. Which builder had to make good Mr.OReillys work?
71. Geoffrey Palmer appears in the episode The Kipper and the Corpse as what character?
72. Can you name the French woman who pursues Basil in The Wedding Party?
73. Joan Sanderson plays what character in Communication Problems?
74. Which couple does Basil have trouble introducing to the Halls in Gourmet Night?
75. In The Anniversary which of Sybils friends is a nurse?
76. Which guest character complained their wine which Basil served him was corked?
77. What were the names of the Welsh couple whom Basil pestered in The Kipper and the Corpse?
78. Can you name the female colleague, of Mr Leeman in The Kipper and the Corpse?
79. Can you name the male colleague, of Mr Leeman in The Kipper and the Corpse?
80. When Basil asks Manuel for a hammer what does Manuel think he is after?
81. In The Germans who does the major think is speaking to him when in fact it is Manuel?
82. In The Germans what does Basil get treated for in hospital?
83. In The builders where is the new door supposed to lead to?
84. What birthday guest does Basil give Manuel?
85. In The Hotel Inspectors what does Mr.Hutchinson try to reserve?
86. In The Hotel Inspectors how many real inspectors turn up at the end?
87. What sort of table is Mr.Hutchinson asking about in The Hotel Inspectors?
88. What is the down fall of Kurt in Gourmet Night?
89. Can you name Basils car make?
90. What exactly is Duck Surprise?
91. How much does Basil win from his bet in Communication Problems?
92. In Communication Problems what does Mrs. Richards have delivered?
93. In The Psychiatrist who is Sybil flirting with?
94. In The Psychiatrist what does Basil accidently grab instead of the light switch?
95. What ingredients go into the Hamiltons Waldorf salad?
96. What does Basil initially think has killed Mr.Leeman?
97. In The Anniversary where does Sybil storm off to?
98. In The Anniversary where does Basil claim Sybils double come from?
99. What does Manuel think his pet rat is (ie. Not a rat)?
100. The sign at the beginning of each episode changes after the paperboy keep altering them. Just for fun how many of the combinations can you name?

Answers

1. Basil Fawlty
2. Sybil Fawlty
3. Polly Sherman
4. Manuel
5. The Major
6. Kurt
7. Terry
8. Lord Melbury
9. The paperboy
10. Torquay
11. Donald Sinclair
12. John Cleese
13. John Howard Davis
14. Prunella Scales
15. Miss Tibbs & Miss Gatsby
16. Audrey
17. Andrew Sachs
18. Wooburn Grange Country Club in Buckinghamshire
19. Connie Booth