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
The Taste (UK TV series) 2014 when the three mentors picked the four contestants they wanted to join their kitchens. A British version of ABC's "The Taste" was commissioned by Channel 4 in July 2013.bThis marked Lawson's return to Channel 4 after a decade away from it. The format was sold to the UK broadcaster by its distributor, Red Arrow International. The series was filmed during September and October 2013 at the Pinewood Studios. The promotional trailer caused a stir on Twitter due to its risqué nature. The Taste (UK TV series) The Taste is a British cooking game show that aired on Channel 4