Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Fictional character
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| gptkbp:appearsIn |
Fawlty Towers
Twelve episodes Two series Fawlty_Towers_specials |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Sybil_Fawlty
Manuel Polly_Sherman |
| gptkbp:characterTraits |
Comedic
Rude Irritable |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Local authorities
Staff Guests |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Iconic_British_comedy_character
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| gptkbp:famousFor |
His comedic failures
His mismanagement of the hotel His overreactions |
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"Don't mention the war!"
"I’m not a complete idiot, some parts are missing!" "You’re not a complete idiot, you’re just a little bit stupid!" |
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
1975
1979 |
| gptkbp:hasFanBase |
Cult following
Comedy enthusiasts Television critics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Basil Fawlty
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent sitcoms
Character archetypes British_television_comedy |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Physical comedy
Satire British_humor |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Real-life hotelier
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| gptkbp:knownFor |
His temper
His interactions with guests His_relationship_with_Sybil |
| gptkbp:nationality |
British
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| gptkbp:occupation |
Hotelier
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| gptkbp:personalityTrait |
Self-centered
Anxious Neurotic |
| gptkbp:portrayedBy |
gptkb:John_Cleese
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Fawlty_Towers_Hotel
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Sybil_Fawlty
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