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
1Pigs Might Fly
30 minNov 8, 1986
The shock departure of Barry turns his partner Yvonne into a recluse in her chalet, and leaves the entertainments programme one act short.
2The New Broom
30 minNov 15, 1986
The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches...
3Orphan of the Storm
30 minNov 22, 1986
The staff rallies round when Alec Foster sacks Peggy. But it seems as though nothing can be done to save her job.
4God Bless Our Family
30 minDec 6, 1986
Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.
5Only the Brave
30 minDec 13, 1986
Spike thinks the staff should do something special for April's birthday. But with Ted organising the occasion, things are unlikely to go as intended.
6September Song
30 minDec 27, 1986
Ted has a new love interest: a young pianist whom he plans to marry. Elsewhere, Julian is hoping romance will blossom for himself and Yvonne, and takes her to visit his farm.
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