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. Tell It to the Marines
★ 7.01987-12-26 · 30m
A Royal Marines sergeant antagonises Ted, causing him to make a rash statement he may have cause to regret.
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2. Marry Go Round
★ 7.01988-01-02 · 30m
The campers are complaining about how unfunny the camp comic is. Spike believes it's because his engagement to April is preying on his mind and attempts to find a cure.
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3. The Perils of Peggy
★ 7.01988-01-09 · 30m
In spite of her coldness towards him, Clive is desperate to win Gladys back - but he requires the help of Ted and Peggy.
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4. Let Them Eat Cake
★ 7.01988-01-16 · 30m
Alec Foster pays the camp another visit and Ted takes the opportunity to ask for a rise.
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5. Wedding Bells
★ 8.01988-01-23 · 30m
As Gladys and Clive prepare to take the plunge, there is a sudden panic when Clive's family finds out about the impending marriage and attempts to put a stop to it.
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6. The Wind of Change
★ 9.01988-01-30 · 30m
It's nearly the end of the season, and there are plenty of events scheduled. But when Dawn falls ill, the timetable is thrown into chaos and a replacement is needed.
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
