1. Co-incidence
Video exercise

2. Video exercise
In this video exercise, we will watch an episode of a famous British TV comedy “Fawlty Towers.” Please consider the coincidence and irony during the episode.

3. Video exercise
Write down any events in the episode that are coincidental (coincidences).
Also make a note of any events that are ironic (irony).

4. Consider
Please consider the use of coincidence and irony during the episode and ask yourself,
“How important is irony and coincidence to the comedy in the episode?”

5. References
The TV show is called “Fawlty Towers” and it was made in the 1970s by the BBC, having been written by both John Cleese and Connie Booth (who appear in the episode as Basil and Polly).
This episode is called The Germans.
Please note that some racist language may appear in the episode, which was not uncommon at that time on TV. It would be unacceptable to use it now however.