Podcast Finale

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.     Fawlty Towers can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post Podcast Finale first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Guests in this episode included John Quarmby as Mr Carnegie the health inspector; Sabina Franklyn as Quentina; and Andrew Sachs’ wife, Melody Lang, as Mrs Taylor.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   Basil the Rat was released in 1979, albeit some time after The Anniversary. It is 34 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post Basil the Rat – Episode 12 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Guests in this episode included the inspired Ken Campbell as Roger (a late replacement for the strike-inconvenienced Julian Holloway); Una Stubbs as Alice; Denyse Alexander as Kitty and Pat Keen as Virginia.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   The Anniversary was released in 1979. It is 29 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post The Anniversary – Episode 11 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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 podcast Gerry and Iain check the use-by dates on various breakfast foods.     Guests in this episode included the instantly-recognisable Geoffrey Palmer as Dr Price; Derek Royle as the corpse of Mr Leeman (and briefly as his living predecessor); Richard Davies and Elizabeth Benson as the Whites; Robert McBain as Mr Xerxes; Pamela Buchner as Miss Young; and Raymond Mason rounding off the alphabet as  Mr Zebedee. Gilly Flower and Renee Roberts saw their roles as Tibbs and Gatsby expanded for this story.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   The Kipper and the Corpse was released in 1979. It is 32 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post The Kipper and the Corpse – Episode 10 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Guests in this episode included Bruce Boa and Claire Nielson as the Hamiltons; Norman Bird and Stella Tanner as the Arrads; Terence Conoley and June Ellis as the Johnstons; and Anthony Dawes as Mr Libson.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   Waldorf Salad was released in 1979. It is 32 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post Waldorf Salad – Episode 9 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Guests in this episode included Nicky Henson as covert romancer Mr Johnson; Aimée Delamain as his mother; Luan Peters as Australian traveller Raylene Miles; Basil Henson (no relation to Nicky) as the eponymous psychiatrist, Dr Abbott; and Blackadder alum (though not by this point!) Elspet Gray as his wife, also Dr. Abbott.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   The Psychiatrist was released in 1979. It is a mammoth 36 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post The Psychiatrist – Episode 8 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Joan Sanderson was the principal guest in this episode as her iconic take on Mrs Richards stole every scene. Brian Hall was introduced as hotel chef Terry and the other principals remained in place from season 1.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. Each of Season 2’s six shows were produced by Douglas Argent and directed by Bob Spiers.   Communication Problems was released in 1979. It is 31 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post Communication Problems – Episode 7 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     Guest appearances in this episode included Louis Mahoney as the Fawltys’ doctor; Brenda Cowling as a ward sister; Claire Davenport, John Lawrence and Iris Fry as guests confused by Basil’s bizarre fire drill; and Willy Bowman, Nick Kane, Dan Gillan and Lisa Bergmayr as visiting German guests   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It was directed and produced by John Howard Davies.   The Germans was released in 1975. It is 31 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post The Germans – Episode 6 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.

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.     This episode featured Pink Panther star André Maranne as local restaurateur André; Steve Plytas as chef Kurt; and Allan Cuthbertson & Ann Way as Colonel and Mrs Hall, guests at the titular Gourmet evening.   The episode was, like the rest of the series, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It was directed and produced by John Howard Davies.   Gourmet Night was released in 1975. It is 29 minutes long and originally aired on BBC 2. The show can be viewed on Netflix in the UK and Ireland and is available on DVD around the world. The post Gourmet Night – Episode 5 first appeared on The Fawlty Towers Podcast.