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. Concessions
1983-11-27 · 30m
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
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2. Save Our Heritage
1983-12-04 · 30m
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
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3. Empty Saddles
1983-12-11 · 30m
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
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4. The Marriage Settlement
1983-12-18 · 30m
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
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5. The Graven Image
1984-01-08 · 30m
The camp is all prepared for the unveiling of the new Joe Maplin statue. Alas, several factors, including Spike's uncharacteristic drunkenness, ensure that the ceremony does not run smoothly.
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6. Peggy's Pen Friend
1984-01-15 · 30m
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
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7. The Epidemic
1984-01-22 · 30m
The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'chads' - a form of graffiti. As an indirect result, Barry injures his back.
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
