pete-67362

Ok so I know the show is a grittier version of the original and I'm ok with that.. it's a different twist on it and I like it. BUT I really think they should have put a lot more Easter eggs in and subtle nods to the original show, this would make original fans who have given up on it more interested and want to watch. For example.. the basketball dude in S2 should have been called Marcus Stokes. Throw in some props from the original show such as the statue Will got his dad/the peacock suit/pictures in the house.. loads you could do! I consider myself one of the world's leading scholars on TFPOBA as I've watched each episode at least 20 times since 1990 and know details inside and out, and yes I am available for hire as a show consultant if required :D.

A couple of things are an issue.. 1) Phil's mom is called Hattie.. why change it?

2) Phil doesn't have a brother.

So today they've announced a return of the show after 50 years. *pauses with a look of total horror* OMG are you serious? Yeh I know some people will be excited by the thought of this and apologies but it'll be a total flop! Now John I know money must be tight but this is not the answer! It'll end up like another Porridge and Open all hours remake ruined by poor scripts , bad production and awful hammy over acting (which seems to be the done thing in todays comedies). For the love of god John and for all things sacred.. Don't tarnish the legend that is Fawlty Towers. I'm begging you don't do it! LEAVE IT ALONE!

Let's keep it simple and not waste time. If you get it you get it, if you don't you don't. For the people that don't.. well you just keep gazing at your phones lemmings.