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Nothing turns Basil Fawlty's rude behavior into panicked fawning and manic desperation like a confrontation with authority and the surprise arrival of the Health Inspector in "Basil the Rat" has him flip-flopping between penny-pinching opportunism and hysterical self-preservation. When Manuel's Siberian hamster, which turns out to be rat, escapes into the hotel, a poison-laced cut of veal set out to kill the creature becomes mixed up with the dinner cuts. When they fear the fatal flank has landed on the inspector's plate they launch into an impromptu game of dining-room switcheroo. Basil blithely pretends to have forgotten about "The Anniversary" as Sybil drops hint after hint to Basil's blank stares, but secretly he's plotted a surprise party. Unfortunately his act is too convincing and Sybil storms out before the event and Basil forces Polly to play the part of his wife, unexpectedly bedridden, for his puzzled guests. An even more puzzled Sybil returns to see the farce. "Communications Problems" finds Basil once again plotting behind his wife's back, this time for a little off-track betting. His horse comes in, but his effort to hide his winnings becomes complicated when a guest is robbed and Basil's sneaking and sudden handful of cash makes him the prime suspect. Complicating matters is dotty Major Gowan, the reality-impaired resident whose forgetfulness only lands Basil in worse trouble. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews
Comic genius (2004-06-23)  John Cleese once remarked that he did as much with "Fawlty Towers" in 12 episodes than Lucille Ball did in several years of "I Love Lucy". When I first heard that, I thought Cleese was being as crass as Basil Fawlty. But you know something? He came darn close. Volume 4 of the "Fawlty Towers" series is as marvelously manic and hysterical as the other three. "Communication Problems:, "The Anniversary", and "Basil the Rat" are typical examples of the genius that John Cleese & Co. output in the all-too-brief lifespan of this series. Pick up the complete set!
Fawlty Towers - Basil The Rat with Communication problems (1999-11-28) My family lovesthis video too much as it creates more funs and laugh in every play. My kids play it at least 2-3 times per week.This is one of very good comedy video, I highly recommend to everyone to get more fun.
Three Gems (1999-10-22) When you think they only made 12 episodes, and that John Cleese and Connie Booth took months to write them, you begin to understand why Fawlty Towers is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. The new releases are very nice, and these three are keepers (If only they would have ditched The Anniversary and put The Germans on this tape, it would have been proof of a greater power) All three are great episodes, but I must admit that I think "Basil The Rat" is the most perfectly conceived episode of television comedy EVER put to film, (Sorry, Chuckles the Clown, the Turkey Drop and The Contest) After watching this tape, you too will be glad that Franco did not have them all shot.
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