Jimmy Perry
Director
Hi-de-Hi! (1980)
Season 8
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
S8E1 - Pigs Might Fly
The shock departure of Barry turns his partner Yvonne into a recluse in her chalet, and leaves the entertainments programme one act short.
Nov. 8, 1986, midnight
S8E2 - The New Broom
The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches...
Nov. 15, 1986, midnight
S8E3 - Orphan of the Storm
The staff rallies round when Alec Foster sacks Peggy. But it seems as though nothing can be done to save her job.
Nov. 22, 1986, midnight
S8E4 - God Bless Our Family
Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.
Dec. 6, 1986, midnight
S8E5 - Only the Brave
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.
Dec. 13, 1986, midnight
S8E6 - September Song
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.
Dec. 27, 1986, 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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