Hi-de-Hi!

Hi-de-Hi! (1981-1988)

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Hi-de-Hi! is a BBC television sitcom shown on BBC1 from 1980 to 1988.

The location is Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 through to the early 1960s. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. The title was the greeting the campers heard and in early episodes was written Hi de Hi. The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 18:20 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S09E06The Wind of ChangeJan 30, 1988
S09E05Wedding BellsJan 23, 1988
S09E04Let Them Eat CakeJan 16, 1988
S09E03The Perils of PeggyJan 9, 1988
S09E02Marry-Go-RoundJan 2, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Hi-de-Hi! premiere?

The first episode of Hi-de-Hi! premiered on January 1, 1981.

What was the premise of Hi-de-Hi!?

Hi-de-Hi! was set in a holiday camp in the 1950s, focusing on the lives of the staff and their guests.

Who was the creator of Hi-de-Hi!?

Hi-de-Hi! was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Which actors played the leading roles in Hi-de-Hi!?

Hi-de-Hi! starred Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Su Pollard, and Simon Cadell in leading roles.

What was Jeffrey Holland's character's name in Hi-de-Hi!?

Jeffrey Holland played the role of Spike Dixon in Hi-de-Hi!.

Who played Ruth Madoc's husband on Hi-de-Hi!?

Leslie Dwyer played Ruth Madoc's on-screen husband Fred Quilly in Hi-de-Hi!.

Which character on Hi-de-Hi! became a Yellowcoat in the first episode?

Peggy Ollerenshaw, played by Su Pollard, became a Yellowcoat in the first episode of Hi-de-Hi!.

Where was Hi-de-Hi! set?

Hi-de-Hi! was set in Maplin's Holiday Camp in the fictional seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea.

Which famous British comedian made a guest appearance on Hi-de-Hi!?

The famous British comedian Benny Hill made a guest appearance on Hi-de-Hi!.

Who played the role of Ted Bovis on Hi-de-Hi!?

Paul Shane played the role of Ted Bovis on Hi-de-Hi!.

What was the name of the entertainment troupe in Hi-de-Hi!?

The entertainment troupe in Hi-de-Hi! was called the Yellowcoats.

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