Jimmy Perry
Director
Hi-de-Hi! (1980)
Season 2
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.
Released Jan. 1, 1980
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
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Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - If Wet - In the Ballroom
The alarming amount of rainfall is disrupting the Maplin's schedule endlessly.
Nov. 29, 1981, midnight
S2E2 - Peggy's Big Chance
Peggy's burning ambition to be a Yellowcoat may be realised when she is asked to take part in the latest pool wheeze.
Dec. 6, 1981, midnight
S2E3 - Lift up Your Minds
Jeffrey feels the 'Who's Got The Wrong Trousers On?' competition is not catering for the cultural needs of the campers, and resolves to do something about it.
Dec. 13, 1981, midnight
S2E4 - On With the Motley
Ted feels his big chance has come when he is asked to perform some dates at the local golf club dinners.
Dec. 20, 1981, midnight
S2E5 - A Night Not to Remember
Jeffrey gets lead astray by some campers, and ends up a little worse for wear. Naturally, Gladys is eager to take advantage of the situation.
Dec. 27, 1981, midnight
S2E6 - Sausages or Limelight
Spike is forced to make an impossible decision when his girlfriend's father issues an ultimatum.
Jan. 3, 1982, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1780 min.
Released: Jan. 1, 1980
Last Air Date: Jan. 30, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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