Lee Mack Urges John Cleese to Bring Back Fawlty Towers for a New Season

One simple rephrasing could be: Fawlty Towers continues to be a highly beloved British comedy, and there are many who hope for its revival – including Lee Mack.

Remarkably, the influence that Fawlty Towers has exerted on British culture since its debut in the mid-1970s, considering it comprises only 12 episodes, is immeasurable.

The TV sitcom, penned and conceptualized by John Cleese and Connie Booth, and based around a chaotic inn, has long been acknowledged as a source of humor for countless comedians over the years, with Mack among them.

This week’s TopMob magazine‘s featured personality, Mack, expressed his affection for the show during a recent interview.

As a film critic, I find it incredibly flattering when Fawlty Towers is compared to my own sitcom, Not Going Out. Hearing such praise from the legendary John Cleese, one of the ex-Pythons, is truly music to my ears. His iconic sitcom holds a special place in many hearts, and I can’t help but wax lyrical about its timeless charm and comedic brilliance.

He continues to believe that among all the studio sitcoms, Fawlty Towers stands out as the absolute best. To him, this is distinct from a sitcom produced without a live audience.

It’s often remarked that studio sitcoms are reminiscent of the 1970s. However, when asked to name their favorite British sitcoms, people consistently mention shows from the ’70s: Fawlty Towers, Dad’s Army, and Steptoe and Son.

Mack, known for his achievements beyond sitcoms with shows like Would I Lie to You? and The 1% Club, expresses his desire for another season of Fawlty Towers from John Cleese. He believes that even if the new season is only half as amusing as the existing ones, it would still be twice as funny as anything else currently available.

As an ardent fan, I’ve always cherished the thought that one day, the BBC might contemplate bringing back the iconic sitcom with Cleese once more. However, as of now, no substantial developments have been disclosed.

Despite no signs of a televised revival of Fawlty Towers, it will instead receive a theatrical adaptation to commemorate its 50th anniversary in the coming months.

cleese himself is currently adapting the work and has explicitly stated that there are no intentions to modify the content for a newer generation. Instead, he believes that the material will be understood by them on its own.

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2025-06-03 20:04