New episodes of the Fawlty Towers series are coming to the small screen. Castle Rock Entertainment is producing a sequel to the classic comedy series which aired for two seasons in 1975 and 1979 on BBC. Father and daughter team John and Camilla Reese are behind the new series. Matthew George, Rob Reiner, Michele Reiner, and Derrick Rossi are executive producing the comedy.

Variety reveals that “the new series will explore how the over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil Fawlty navigates  the modern world and will explore the relationship between Basil and a daughter he has just discovered he had, as the two tempt fate and team up to run a boutique hotel.”

John Cleese, one of the stars of the original show, spoke about reviving Fawlty Towers in a new age. He said the following:

“What I like about Matt is that, unlike many producers, he really ‘gets’ the creative process. When we first met, he offered an excellent first idea, and then Matt, my daughter Camilla, and I had one of the best creative sessions I can remember. By dessert we had an overall concept so good that, a few days later, it won the approval of Rob and Michele Reiner. Camilla and I look forward enormously to expanding it into a series.”

George also spoke about the series revival:

“Meeting John and Camilla was one of the great thrills of my life. I’m obsessed with ‘Fawlty Towers’ and the legendary characters he created. I’ve watched the first two seasons so many times I have lost count. I dreamed of one day being involved in a continuation of the story. Now it’s come true.”

It is not known where the series will land in the US. It will likely air on BBC in the UK.

What do you think? Are you a fan of Fawlty Towers? Do you plan to watch the sequel series?