This character was played by actress Prunella Scales in the British sitcom Fawlty Towers. She was the wife of the hotel owner Basil Fawlty and was known for her sharp tongue and bossy demeanor. She was often at odds with her husband and frequently scolded him for his incompetence as a hotel manager. Despite her harsh exterior, she did have a softer side and was shown to care about her husband and their marriage. She was also fiercely protective of their hotel and its reputation. In many ways, she served as the voice of reason in the chaotic Fawlty Towers household.
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