Fawlty Towers · S2 · E6
Basil the Rat
The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.
About this episode
The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.
Season 2
1Communication Problems
31 minFeb 19, 1979★ 8.9
A selectively deaf woman named Mrs Richards insists that she has had a large amount of money stolen at the hotel, and against Sybil's wishes Basil puts a fiver on Dragonfly.
2The Psychiatrist
36 minFeb 26, 1979★ 8.9
A psychiatrist and his wife come to stay and Basil thinks Sybil is telling them all about his life.
3Waldorf Salad
32 minMar 5, 1979★ 8.0
An American and his wife get unsatisfactory service at Fawlty Towers when he orders a Waldorf salad, after the kitchen has closed.
4The Kipper and the Corpse
32 minMar 12, 1979★ 8.7
Unknown to Basil, a guest dies in the night and he tries to serve him breakfast anyway and an obnoxious woman insists on service for her dog.
5The Anniversary
29 minMar 26, 1979★ 7.9
Sybil leaves before Basil's surprise anniversary party and Basil spends the evening trying to convince their friends she's ill.
6Basil the Rat
34 minOct 25, 1979★ 8.8Now viewing
The health inspector is coming and Basil tells Manuel to get rid of his pet rat, which he later finds out is named Basil.
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