FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Do you know the difference between a sitcom and a soap opera?  What does sitcom stand for?  Have you ever heard of any famous British sitcoms? FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Fawlty Towers might be the best British sitcom ever. Produced by the BBC in the seventies, any other sitcom filmed afterwards is juged by Fawlty Towers.

 Although only two seasons (twelve episodes) were made, it’s considered to be John Cleese’s TV masterpiece. FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Now, thirty years after Fawlty Towers was closed, this chaotic hotel is back in business.  Watch an excerpt of one of its dearest episodes and find out why this sitcom was Britain’s most loved one. FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Did you enjoy what you’ve just seen?  What problems does it depict?  What type of humour does it feature?  What is Mr Fawlty’s lesson about?  Was it successful for Manuel?  Do you find it interesting for your language learning? FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Now watch the latest news about Fawlty Towers and meet the characters thirty years after having closed BBC’s production. FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Time to answer some questions about what you’ve just watched:  What kind of names did the sitcom provide the cast with?  According to John Cleese, how do they keep in touch?  What are Manuel’s feelings about John Cleese?  Where did the group pose?  What did the group pose there for?  How did John Cleese come up with the idea for this famous sitcom?  What relationship did two members of the team hold thirty years ago?  What awards did the sitcom get?  Why did they decide not to make more episodes?  How did all contribute to the making of the sitcom, according to Manuel?  Who is the funniest? FAWLTY TOWERS: THE SITCOM

 Learn more:

 http://www.fawltysite.net/

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawlty_Towers

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/fawltytowers/