"I'm a doctor and I want my sausages!" A phrase that followed Geoffrey Palmer from that day forward, and yes you might recognise him from Paddington or Tomorrow Never Dies.
I'm about to become a doctor (PhD rather than MD) and decided long ago that on the day my doctorate is awarded I will proudly announce the news to family and friends with 'I'm a doctor and I want my sausages!' 🙂
Geoffrey Palmer starred alongside Judi Dench in As Time Goes By which is a very underrated sitcom. Highly recommend it. Such a funny and heartwarming show.
The little snippet of Poly putting something on the sausages for the nasty little dog and saying “chicken a la bang bang” might have had the desired effect when the lady was crying at the end about her dog being dead. This comic part is very often missed. 😂😂
The Doctor was played by Geoffrey Palmer (1927-2020). Was in many shows and films. Starred opposite Judi Dench in "As Time Goes By". Formers lovers who unexpectedly meet again after nearly 40 years and fall in love again at a mature age (she a widow and he a divorcee) Ironically as well in "Tomorrow Never Dies" with most of his scenes opposite M (Judi Dench). General Haig in the Blackadder finale. The narrator in the "Grump old" series. "Butterflies" and much more. His appearance in this and wanting his sausages was the role he was fondly remembered for.
Whether to react to or simply to enjoy, As Time Goes By is HIGHLY recommended. Palmer often comes off as cold a brusque when he was younger but he plays a hilariously and rather endearing character in that series and he and Judi Dench have a fantastic chemistry.
I’d always recommend this episode as the first to watch for anyone new to the series. It encapsulates the madness of the hotel and Fawlty’s frantic relationships.
Yes mine too and has my favourite line when Basil answers Sybil questioning why the body is still sitting in the office:“He wouldn’t fit in the safe and all the drawers are full.” Kills me every time 😂
Hi Megan. At the 02:23 mark, the actor who plays "the Doctor" is Geoffrey Palmer. Mr. Palmer was also offered the lead role of Victor Meldrew in another classic UK sitcom you should check out called; "One Foot In The Grave." Mr. Palmer declined the role, and it went to the legendary Richard Wilson. "One Foot In The Grave" is, in my opinion, one of the GREATEST British sitcoms EVER. You will NOT be disappointed Megan. X
The rearranged letters on the sign (in this case "Fatty Owls") were done in the story by the newspaper delivery boy as a revenge on Basil for making fun of him. The only exact anagram of "Fawlty Towers" used was "Flowery T..ts". The second word is hidden behind a halo whenever the BBC repeats the episode.
I worked at an audio facility and Geoffrey Palmer (the doctor in this episode) came in to do a voice over. I was working on reception and asked him if he wanted a tea or coffee or some sausages. He didn’t even smile.
Megan, if you haven't looked already, the actor that was familiar to you was Geoffrey Palmer. I've known him best from the BBC series "As Time Goes By'.
😊😊😊😊😊 Good fun ,best line of dialogue " Whats he Doing in the Basket,Not Much " ❤❤.PS The womam playing the maid in this Connie Booth was married to John Cleese when these were made .
I don’t think I’ve ever really given Connie Booth(Polly) enough credit for a good consistent English accent, especially in the sitcoms more chaotic scenes. It easy to slip into a native accent when there’s lots going on
Personally speaking, that's no English accent I've ever heard. And I've been English for quite a long time now . Where about in England do you reckon she's supposed to be from?
This episode is infuriating, in the sense that Fawlty makes the situation so much worse, when all he had to do was just leave Mr Leeman in his bed until the undertaker arrived. Having said that, it's probably my favourite episode of all. Even better than the Germans.
While recognising the series is now very dated, it should be recognised as an example of TV farce done to perfection. The magical ingredients are wonderful characters, a fantastic comic script, and a meticulously crafted plot, all edited into thirty minutes of absolute hilarity, each episode a masterpiece.
Faulty Towers is based on a real hotel the Monty Python team stayed in.. That's where John Cleese got the idea.. Apparently the owner was extremely rude..
They were filming on location in Torquay and the rest of the team checked into another hotel when they couldn't stand the manager any more. Cleese and his then wife, Connie Booth, stayed because he wanted to observe the manager, ..."the rudest man I'd ever met"... for research, as he thought it was comedy gold.
this episode must have influenced the writer(s) of "weekend at bernies" (1989). that film is fun but no classic. but 2 great dark comedies that deal with similar these of death are "harold and maude" (1971) and "heathers" (1988). thanks for the video.
I suppose Little Miss Sunshine (2006) did this topic well but looking back it's sailing very close to the wind and very easy for it to go into bad taste. Most comedies stay well away from death - are there any others?
"The Kipper and the Corpse" is my favorite episode! 😂
"I'm a doctor and I want my sausages!" A phrase that followed Geoffrey Palmer from that day forward, and yes you might recognise him from Paddington or Tomorrow Never Dies.
😂 it’s a brilliant line to be fair!
I'm about to become a doctor (PhD rather than MD) and decided long ago that on the day my doctorate is awarded I will proudly announce the news to family and friends with 'I'm a doctor and I want my sausages!' 🙂
Faulty Towers is based on a REAL hotel@@MeganRuth
Butterflies,&;comedy comedy sitcom with judy Dench..
He was also in the Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Great reaction video. It was fun to see this episode again.
Geoffrey Palmer starred alongside Judi Dench in As Time Goes By which is a very underrated sitcom. Highly recommend it. Such a funny and heartwarming show.
maybe she saw him in an episode of Blackadder or Tomorrow Never Dies
@@JasonBorn89 More famously known for Butterflies and The Fall and Rise of Reginal Perrin.
Basil is the greatest character is comedy history and an absolute hero. We've all got a bit of Basil in us.
It would have been a short episode if Basil just anounced the death.
The little snippet of Poly putting something on the sausages for the nasty little dog and saying “chicken a la bang bang” might have had the desired effect when the lady was crying at the end about her dog being dead. This comic part is very often missed. 😂😂
My favourite part is the audiences 'oohs' when Mrs Tibbs gets slapped by Polly. Ha Ha....
The Doctor was played by Geoffrey Palmer (1927-2020). Was in many shows and films. Starred opposite Judi Dench in "As Time Goes By". Formers lovers who unexpectedly meet again after nearly 40 years and fall in love again at a mature age (she a widow and he a divorcee) Ironically as well in "Tomorrow Never Dies" with most of his scenes opposite M (Judi Dench). General Haig in the Blackadder finale. The narrator in the "Grump old" series. "Butterflies" and much more. His appearance in this and wanting his sausages was the role he was fondly remembered for.
Whether to react to or simply to enjoy, As Time Goes By is HIGHLY recommended. Palmer often comes off as cold a brusque when he was younger but he plays a hilariously and rather endearing character in that series and he and Judi Dench have a fantastic chemistry.
He was also a "Judge" in A Fish Called Wanda with John Cleese, Micheal Palin, Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline.
I’d always recommend this episode as the first to watch for anyone new to the series. It encapsulates the madness of the hotel and Fawlty’s frantic relationships.
I don’t think any more so than most of the other episodes.
Happy New Year Megan, another great reaction there, I thought that would have you in stitches excellent, three cheers to you oo thanks
This one is my favourite episode. It's so perfectly chaotic
Yes mine too and has my favourite line when Basil answers Sybil questioning why the body is still sitting in the office:“He wouldn’t fit in the safe and all the drawers are full.”
Kills me every time 😂
Hi Megan. At the 02:23 mark, the actor who plays "the Doctor" is Geoffrey Palmer. Mr. Palmer was also offered the lead role of Victor Meldrew in another classic UK sitcom you should check out called; "One Foot In The Grave." Mr. Palmer declined the role, and it went to the legendary Richard Wilson. "One Foot In The Grave" is, in my opinion, one of the GREATEST British sitcoms EVER. You will NOT be disappointed Megan. X
The rearranged letters on the sign (in this case "Fatty Owls") were done in the story by the newspaper delivery boy as a revenge on Basil for making fun of him. The only exact anagram of "Fawlty Towers" used was "Flowery T..ts". The second word is hidden behind a halo whenever the BBC repeats the episode.
Happy New Year Megan. Hope you had a good Christmas. All the best for 2025.
I worked at an audio facility and Geoffrey Palmer (the doctor in this episode) came in to do a voice over. I was working on reception and asked him if he wanted a tea or coffee or some sausages. He didn’t even smile.
Sounds like he didn't need to act for the FT role.
Happy New Year Megan
Happy new year Megan, hope you have a fabulous 2025
Happy New Year! Likewise 😊
Megan, if you haven't looked already, the actor that was familiar to you was Geoffrey Palmer. I've known him best from the BBC series "As Time Goes By'.
John Cleese had based his Basil Faulty on an actual hotel manager he saw when staying at a hotel
"2 DEAD, 25 to go!"
😊😊😊😊😊 Good fun ,best line of dialogue " Whats he Doing in the Basket,Not Much " ❤❤.PS The womam playing the maid in this Connie Booth was married to John Cleese when these were made .
😂 I loved that part!!
A masterpiece ❤️🔥
I don’t think I’ve ever really given Connie Booth(Polly) enough credit for a good consistent English accent, especially in the sitcoms more chaotic scenes. It easy to slip into a native accent when there’s lots going on
Personally speaking, that's no English accent I've ever heard. And I've been English for quite a long time now . Where about in England do you reckon she's supposed to be from?
@@scottandrewbrass1931 It's far closer to an English accent than American.
I wouldn't say nobody would go to Fawlty towers if they had reviews, there's literally a restaurant where people go to be insulted and for it 😂
I had nightmares as a child seeing this for the first time. Basil doesn’t help much, empathy and sympathy is non existent
This episode is infuriating, in the sense that Fawlty makes the situation so much worse, when all he had to do was just leave Mr Leeman in his bed until the undertaker arrived. Having said that, it's probably my favourite episode of all. Even better than the Germans.
Megan, when do we get to see the last black adder..
Yes was very good. There are rude restaurants these days I understand where are advertised as such.i think are some in the UK.
Megan, the surprise on your face when you realised he was dead,you should. Have been a trained actress..
As time goes by with dame Judi, also James Bond films.
The stage play gives you a good idea of how well Prunella Scales played Sybil compared to other actresses.
While recognising the series is now very dated, it should be recognised as an example of TV farce done to perfection. The magical ingredients are wonderful characters, a fantastic comic script, and a meticulously crafted plot, all edited into thirty minutes of absolute hilarity, each episode a masterpiece.
Loved this but what happened to Blackadder season 1 (the best season)??
In what way(s) is it the best? It's widely regarded as the worst.
@@Abcd-j9i Each to their own. The first is always the best
Faulty Towers is based on a real hotel the Monty Python team stayed in.. That's where John Cleese got the idea.. Apparently the owner was extremely rude..
They were filming on location in Torquay and the rest of the team checked into another hotel when they couldn't stand the manager any more. Cleese and his then wife, Connie Booth, stayed because he wanted to observe the manager, ..."the rudest man I'd ever met"... for research, as he thought it was comedy gold.
Fawlty.
@@pflynn581 Cheers..
My favourite
this episode must have influenced the writer(s) of "weekend at bernies" (1989). that film is fun but no classic. but 2 great dark comedies that deal with similar these of death are "harold and maude" (1971) and "heathers" (1988). thanks for the video.
I suppose Little Miss Sunshine (2006) did this topic well but looking back it's sailing very close to the wind and very easy for it to go into bad taste. Most comedies stay well away from death - are there any others?
Father ted. When father jack dies.
One brilliant show ever made! 👍😂😂🤣🤣
Farce is the best.
The stage play is fun. but be warned its the series on stage.. You might find yourself a head of the plot..
Slow brain day today eh.
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Your accent is subtly changing. Have you noticed it!
I haven’t! How interesting!
@ Back in the 70’s, reporter Peter Jennings was sent on a long assignment in England. Before he returned to the U.S., he spoke with a British accent!
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Geoffrey Palmer who ordered the sausages was in many comedy’s and films. Most famous for the comedy butterflies.
THE GUY WHO PLAYS THE DOCTOR WAS IN THE '' BUTTERFLIES'' COMEDY SERIES OK?
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