Hi-de-Hi!(1980)
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988. The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens. The inspiration was the experience of writers Perry and Croft: after being demobilised from the army, Perry was a Redcoat at Butlin's, Pwllheli during the holiday season. The series gained large audiences and won a BAFTA as Best Comedy Series in 1984. In 2004, it came 40th in Britain's Best Sitcom and in a 2008 poll on Channel 4, 'Hi-de-Hi!" was voted the 35th most popular comedy catchphrase.
- Created by:
- Jimmy Perry, David Croft
- First aired:
- 1980-01-01
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
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1. Nice People With Nice Manners
★ 7.01982-10-31 · 30m
Yvonne and Barry decide to hold a party in their chalet for the more distinguished among the staff.
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2. Carnival Time
★ 7.01982-11-07 · 30m
It is time for the annual town carnival, and Jeff is looking to Ted for ideas for the Maplin's float.
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3. A Matter of Conscience
★ 8.01982-11-14 · 30m
When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the staff of what action they must take.
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4. The Pay-Off
★ 7.01982-11-21 · 30m
In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour for the proposed hospital, so Joe takes drastic action.
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5. Trouble and Strife
★ 7.01982-11-28 · 30m
Ted's ex-wife is causing him grief by demanding her maintenance money. When she arrives at the camp in person, Ted is forced to act quickly.
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6. Stripes
★ 7.01982-12-05 · 30m
Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should hold the newly-created title of Head Yellowcoat. However, someone who looks likely to threaten her new position arrives at the camp.
Where to watch
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Cast
Ruth Madoc
Gladys Pugh
Paul Shane
Ted Bovis
Su Pollard
Peggy Ollerenshaw
Jeffrey Holland
Spike Dixon
Felix Bowness
Fred Quilley
Nikki Kelly
Sylvia Garnsey
Diane Holland
Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves
- D
David Griffin
Clive Dempster
- B
Ben Aris
Julian Dalrymple-Sykes
- C
Chris Andrews
Gary
Linda Regan
April
- D
David Webb
Stanley Matthews
