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(1968–72) and Mrs Pugh-Critchley, in the series All Gas and Gaiters (1970–71), as well as a role in the short-lived sitcom Wild, Wild Women (1969). [9] In 1978 she appeared in an episode of Rising Damp, and the following year she played Mrs Richards in the Fawlty Towers episode "Communication Problems". [10]
Yvonne Janette Gilan (12 October 1931 – 14 June 2018) [1] was a Scottish actress who is best known for her portrayal of Mme. Peignoir in Fawlty Towers (episode "The Wedding Party") and minor roles in both EastEnders and French Fields.
The first album, simply titled Fawlty Towers, was released in 1979 and contained audio from "Communication Problems" (as "Mrs Richards") and "Hotel Inspectors". The second album, Second Sitting , was released in 1981 and contained audio from "Basil the Rat" (as "The Rat") and "The Builders".
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In "Communication Problems", Polly joins Basil in insulting the demanding Mrs. Richards and impishly presents Manuel to her, knowing Manuel would infuriate Mrs Richards more. In " Basil the Rat ", she attempts to get a man to purchase a painting she made, including lying that "It's for my sister's eye operation"; when he declines, she says "You ...
In 1979, an LP record containing the episodes "Communication Problems" (retitled "Mrs Richards" on the release) and "The Hotel Inspectors" was released by BBC Records. [5] [6] Titled Fawlty Towers, the LP was the first Fawlty Towers-related record released by the BBC.