Kipper and the Corpse
Repetitive showings of Fawlty Towers can diminish its comedic impact. No comedy series, no matter how classic and how well it has stood the test of time, can bring about new laughs when it has been seen over 10 times.
However, having only seen the “Kipper and the Corpse” once previously, it goes without saying that my abdomen flailed wildly during RTE’s showing yesterday evening. Basil’s attempts to hide a guest’s corpse are fraught with all sorts of danger. Firstly, old Miss Tibbs, a long time resident in the hotel, stumbles across Polly, Manuel and Basil trying to carry the body through a corridor. She becomes hysterical and is eventually put in a wardrobe in one of the guest rooms. Finally, the cadaver gets mislaid along with any chance that the Torquay hotel will reach normality before the end of the show.
I could not possibly do this episode justice by describing it any further. You can read all about this masterpiece here.
Published by Colm.
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