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Basil the Rat
From Fawlty Towers
A 33-minute comedy episode from Fawlty Towers, Season 2, Episode 6.
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Series Progress: Episode 10 of 10100% Completed
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When the health department gives the Fawlty Towers kitchen a surprise inspection, Basil (John Cleese) is informed that the sanitation is far below acceptable standards and is given 24 hours to get the place ship-shape. Basil assigns his staff to give the kitchen a thorough cleaning, but when he goes looking for Manuel (Andrew Sachs), he discovers the waiter has been keeping his pet rat in the kitchen. Manuel insists the animal is a Siberian hamster, but Basil knows the truth and demands he get rid of it. Manuel gives the rat to Polly (Connie Booth), but instead of taking it home, she stashes it in a storage shed in the back; the rat soon finds its way back into the hotel, with Basil hot on its trail.
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FAQ
How long is Basil the Rat?
Basil the Rat runs for 33m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under comedy, sitcom.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 10 episodes across 2 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 5 hours 2 minutes (10 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 10 days
3 episodes/day: 4 days
5 episodes/day: 2 days
Episodes (10)
- S01E01 - A Touch of Class
- S01E02 - The Builders
- S01E03 - The Wedding Party
- S01E04 - The Hotel Inspectors
- S01E05 - Gourmet Night
- S01E06 - The Germans
- S02E01 - Communication Problems
- S02E02 - The Psychiatrist
- S02E04 - The Kipper and the Corpse
- S02E06 - Basil the Rat Viewing
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