Payne (TV series) though set in this version at an ambiguous location on the coast of California, as opposed to Torquay, England, in "Fawlty Towers". The action takes place at the Whispering Pines Inn, owned and operated by Royal Payne and his wife, Constance. Royal was always trying to improve the quality of his hotel and eventually franchise the place, in search of immortal legendary status as a hotelier, like Hilton or Waldorf. The pilot episode, "Pacific Ocean Duck" (which actually aired fifth in sequence), merged the plots of the "Fawlty Towers" episodes "Gourmet Night" and "The Hotel Inspectors". Payne (TV series) Payne
Escape to the Chateau (TV series) Escape to the Chateau (TV series) Escape to the Chateau is a documentary style television show aired by Channel 4 U.K. The show follows the story of partners Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree and their family as they buy, renovate and restore the 18th century Château de la Motte Husson, and simultaneously juggle growing their business and family. Season one follows Dick and Angel’s quest to restore the chateau from its unlivable state by installing water, heating and electricity throughout the 45-bedroom castle, which hadn’t been lived in for the past 40 years. They're working against a deadline: their own