Hi-de-Hi!
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.
Episodes
1Concessions
30 minNov 27, 1983
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
2Save Our Heritage
30 minDec 4, 1983
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
3Empty Saddles
30 minDec 11, 1983
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
4The Marriage Settlement
30 minDec 18, 1983
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
5The Graven Image
30 minJan 8, 1984
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.
6Peggy's Pen Friend
30 minJan 15, 1984
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
7The Epidemic
30 minJan 22, 1984
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.
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