Jimmy Perry
Director
Hi-de-Hi! (1980)
Season 5
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
S5E1 - Concessions
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
Nov. 27, 1983, midnight
S5E2 - Save Our Heritage
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
Dec. 4, 1983, midnight
S5E3 - Empty Saddles
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
Dec. 11, 1983, midnight
S5E4 - The Marriage Settlement
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
Dec. 18, 1983, midnight
S5E5 - The Graven Image
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.
Jan. 8, 1984, midnight
S5E6 - Peggy's Pen Friend
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
Jan. 15, 1984, midnight
S5E7 - The Epidemic
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.
Jan. 22, 1984, 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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