|
Forward
Back
TV Icons
Fawlty Towers has been voted the most iconic television
comedy show of all time by British viewers.
Almost a third of those polled voted for the sitcom, starring
John Cleese as hotel manager from hell Basil Fawlty.
Only 12 episodes were made of the show, which beat Blackadder's 26 per cent
of the vote, and Only Fools And Horses, which had 16 per cent.
Basil Fawlty was also named Britain's favourite male television character,
followed by Cockney wheeler-dealer Del Boy, with 23 per cent of the votes.
Trotter brothers Del Boy and Rodney were named most iconic screen duo in
British television history, beating The Two Ronnies and Basil and
Sybil Fawlty.
Inspector Morse was the top of the list as the drama viewers would most like
to return to screens, followed by Cold Feet and Prime Suspect.
Dawn French's portrayal of the Rev Geraldine Granger in The Vicar Of Dibley
was the most popular female television character, ahead of Absolutely
Fabulous's Patsy Stone on 22 per cent and The Good Life's Barbara Good, who
received 15 per cent.
MSN Entertainment polled 3,000 people online to celebrate the British
Academy Television Awards.
MSN entertainment editor Mike Lok said: "We wanted to give voters a chance
to honour the cream of British television favourites prior to this Sunday's
ceremony."
April
19 2008 - waveguide.co.uk
Click
here to comment on this story
Top
Forward
Back
|
