Answers to the quiz
General
Which of these is the correct fictional address of Fawlty Towers? — mentioned at the opening scene of The Builders.
Answer: 16 Elwood Avenue
Polly is supposed to be an art student in Fawlty Towers, but what was she in the pilot episode?
Answer: Philosophy Student
What are the first names of the elderly ladies (Miss Gatsby and Miss Tibbs) who are permanent residents at Fawlty Towers?
Answer: Ursula and Abitha
What is the very final line in Fawlty Towers (at the close of Basil The Rat)?
Answer: “I’m afraid it’s started to rain again.”
A Touch of Class
Lord Melbury intends to con Basil out of his collection of what?
Answer: Coins
The Builders
At the very end of this episode, Basil announces he is fleeing to which country?
Answer: Canada
The Wedding Party
Manuel tells us about his family back in Barcelona, but which is correct?
Answer: 5 brothers, 4 sisters
The Hotel Inspectors
Why is Mr Walt in Torquay?
Answer: For the exhibition
Gourmet Night
What is the name of the Greek chef who ends up drunk and incapable?
Answer: Kurt
What day of the week does Basil say is best to hold his Gourmet Night?
Answer: Thursday
Why is Polly asking the rest of the staff to join her in a celebration drink?
Answer: She has sold a sketch
Which guest is served raw mullet?
Answer: Mrs Hall
The Germans
How many eggs mayonnaise did the Germans order?
Answer: Two
Communication Problems
How much does Mrs Richards say she paid for her room (not including Value Added Tax)?
Answer: £7.20
What is Mrs Richards’ (the deaf old bat) first name?
Answer: Alice
In this episode, Manuel tells Mrs Richards that Basil is from?
Answer: Swanage
On what notable day does Communication Problems take place on?
Answer: St George's Day
What is the name of the horse that Basil has a win on?
Answer: Dragonfly
Mrs Richards gets a telephone call about the house she is trying to sell, where is it?
Answer: Brighton
What great sight is not mentioned by Basil Fawlty when he talks to Mrs Richards?
Answer: The Great Pyramid of Kheops
The Psychiatrist
What is the name of the Welsh restaurant recommended to Raylene Miles by Basil?
Answer: Leek House
How old is Mr Johnson's mother in The Psychiatrist?
Answer: 77
In the opening scene, Basil is complaining to the telephone operator that he can't get through to which of the following?
Answer: The Speaking Clock
Waldorf Salad
What is Mr Hamilton's (who wants a Waldorf Salad) first name?
Answer: Harry
How much does Basil get offered to keep the chef back to cook for the American guests?
Answer: £20
What Harold Robbins novel is Sybil Fawlty reading in the dining room?
Answer: Never Love a Stranger
For how many years does Basil say the Major has been a resident for?
Answer: 7 years
Which motorway does Mr Hamilton refer to as a "backstreet"?
Answer: The M5
When Basil asks him to work overtime to cook dinner for Mr & Mrs Hamilton, where does Terry the Chef say he is just about to go to?
Answer: His karate class
How long does Mrs Hamilton say she has lived in the USA for?
Answer: Ten years
The Kipper and the Corpse
What is the name of the dog that bites Manuel and Polly?
Answer: Prince
What newspaper does Mr Leeman request along with his breakfast in bed?
Answer: The Telegraph
The Anniversary
What is the date of the Fawlty’s wedding anniversary?
Answer: 17 April
How many turn up for Basil and Sybil’s party?
Answer: Three couples
Basil the Rat
What colour of cage is Manuel’s pet “hamster” kept in?
Answer: Lime Green
What was Major Gowen supposed to be shooting outside the window?
Answer: A Starling
According to Sybil’s mother, how did Basil and Sybil get together?
Answer: Black Magic
What does Basil say Sybil’s specialist subject on Mastermind should be?
Answer: The Bleedin' Obvious
