The Germans – Episode 6

This special update episode marks ten years since we published Episode One of the Columbo Podcast – Murder by the Book. In this episode, Gerry and Iain look back on ten years of podcasting together and announce their plans for the Columbo Podcast in 2025. You can find all of the shows discussed on the episode here: Sledgecast – A Sledge Hammer! Podcast The Jonathan Creek Podcast The Blackadder Podcast The Fawlty Towers Podcast Fascinating – A Star Trek Podcast The Leap Home – A Quantum Leap Podcast Coffee Talk Apolitical Podcast Drawn Out Podcast The Poker Face Podcast on The Columbo Podcast If you have thoughts on the Columbo Podcast please share them below, or find us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. The Columbo Podcast is widely available – on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts or pretty much wherever you choose to receive and manage your podcasts. If you enjoy the show it would be greatly appreciated if you consider leaving ratings and reviews on these sites – particularly iTunes – as that can make a big difference to growing the podcast’s audience.The post The Columbo Podcast – Ten Year Update Special first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

It's been quick, painless and a lot of fun but after just twelve episodes we've reached the end. In this podcast Gerry and Iain look at some of the best moments from the series, along with a look at how well the show stands up in 2018.

Basil the Rat was the final episode of Fawlty Towers' second season and featured an extended escapade as Manuel's pet rat roams the hotel in the middle of a hygiene inspection. In this podcast Gerry and Iain leave the studio door open so they can get some exercise.

The Anniversary was the penultimate episode of Fawlty Towers' second season and featured Polly dressed as Sybil trying to persuade Sybil's friends that Sybil wasn't out. In this podcast Gerry and Iain share a choc ice.

The Kipper and the Corpse was the fourth episode of Fawlty Towers' second season and the show that finally pushed Manuel to breaking point. In this show Gerry and Iain check the use-by dates on various breakfast foods.

Waldorf Salad was the third episode of Fawlty Towers' second season and highlights Basil's dedicated efforts to improve transatlantic relations. In this show Gerry and Iain take £20 to keep the podcast running for an extra hour.

The Psychiatrist was the second episode of Fawlty Towers' second season and features a desperate attempt by Basil to expose shenanigans in the hotel without raising Sybil's ire. In this podcast Gerry and Iain are very careful about where they put their hands.

Communication Problems was the first episode of Fawlty Towers' long-awaited second season and sees Basil struggle to cope with a very particular visitor. In this podcast Gerry and Iain blame each other for a big win at the bookies.

The Germans was the final episode of Fawlty Towers' first season and sees both Basil and Sybil hospitalised before a group of European visitors arrive at the hotel. In this podcast Gerry and Iain exchange pleasantries with various taxidermied animals.

Gourmet Night was the fifth episode of Fawlty Towers and tests Basil and Sybil's capacity for improvisation as their new chef struggles to handle Manuel's rejection. In this podcast Gerry and Iain beat their microphones with branches.