Hi-de-Hi!
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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9 Seasons • 58 Episodes
30 min per episode
1980 – 1988
Premiered: Tue, Jan 1, 1980
Jimmy Perry
David CroftLatest Aired Episode
Season 9, Episode 6: “The Wind of Change”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BBC Hi De Hi Opening Credits v2
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2015-03-13
Cast & Creators
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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
David Griffin
Clive Dempster
Ben Aris
Julian Dalrymple-Sykes
Chris Andrews
Gary
Linda Regan
April
David Webb
Stanley Matthews
Tony Webb
Bruce Matthews
Kenneth Connor
Sammy
Ken Barrie
Singing Narrator (uncredited)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jimmy Perry, David Croft
David Croft, John Kilby
Department Leadership Roster
David Croft
Producer
John Kilby
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hi-de-Hi!
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What is Hi-de-Hi! about?
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.
How many seasons does Hi-de-Hi! have?
Hi-de-Hi! comprises 9 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Hi-de-Hi!?
Key cast members in Hi-de-Hi! include Ruth Madoc, Paul Shane, Su Pollard, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness.
Who created or directed Hi-de-Hi!?
Hi-de-Hi! was developed and directed by Jimmy Perry, David Croft.