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Basil Fawlty was a fictional character. One man referenced him, saying his nose was discharging like a Basil Fawlty fire extinguisher. (PROSE: Taking the Cure)
Behind the scenes
Basil Fawlty was played by John Cleese, in the BBC2 show he himself created, Fawlty Towers.
Andrew Sachs played his waiter, Manuel. Other actors on Fawlty Towers included Brian Hall, Willy Bowman, Pat Gorman, George Lee, April Walker and David Simeon. Mike Jones and John Howell were studio sound.