The Benny Hill Show (1969)

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The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.

Released Nov. 19, 1969 Episode 60 min 14+

Genres: Comedy

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Production Companies: Thames Television, BBC

Network: ITV1

Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

IMDb 3533

7.6

/5931/

Trakt

/189/

TMDb

/168/

Tomatoes

Benny Hill
Director

Benny Hill

Helen Horton

Bob Todd

Nicholas Parsons

Henry McGee

Bella Emberg

Anna Dawson

Patricia Hayes

S0E1 - Bennies from Heaven

Part 1 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!

S0E2 - Benny and the Jests

Part 2 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!

S0E3 - The Good, the Bawd and the Benny

Part 3 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!

S0E4 - Benny Hill The Worlds Favourite Clown

This hour-long profile of the much-loved British comedian compiles memorable clips from his bawdy slapstick series, and features interviews with the man himself as well as friends and admirers, including Michael Caine, John Mortimer, and Burt Reynolds. ~ Michael Hastings,

Jan. 1, 1991, midnight

S0E5 - Biography: Laughter and Controversy

The life story of Benny Hill featuring archive footage and interviews with leading lady Louise English, Hill's Angel Sue Upton, and co-stars Henry McGee and Reg Varney

Jan. 1, 2001, midnight

S0E6 - The Benny Hill Show Story

Jan. 1, 2000, midnight

S0E7 - I Was A Hill's Angel

The girls all recall their first meeting with Benny and talk about his personality and what it was like working in the studio with him.

Jan. 31, 2006, midnight

S0E8 - I Was a Hill's Angel - Off the Record

This is the second "I Was A Hill's Angels" featurette and the girls who appeared in the first featurette come back to reflect on their experiences on the Benny Hill Show.

Jan. 31, 2006, midnight

S0E9 - I Was a Hill's Angel - In Conversation

This is the third and final bonus feature showcasing members of Hill's Angels. Unlike the first two interviews, the girls appear together and reminisce while laying on a bed.

Jan. 31, 2006, midnight

S0E10 - Benny Hill & Hill's Angel

Jan. 31, 2006, midnight

S0E11 - Eddie in August

A half-hour silent film, starring Benny Hill in a tale of unrequited love.

June 3, 1970, midnight

S0E12 - Ernie (Fastest Milkman in the West)

Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) was first performed on television in 1970, and released as a successful recording, topping the UK Singles Chart in December 1971, reaching the Christmas number one spot. The song also peaked at number 1 in Australia in February 1972. Hill received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 1972.

Dec. 23, 1970, midnight

S0E13 - Bonus Benny!

Jan. 1, 1968, midnight

S0E14 - Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!

Mr. Hill's last TV work, taped and aired before his death, with outdoor scenes taped in New York City. Highlights of this show include "A Streetcar Named Desirée" (a Tennessee Williams takeoff) and a spoof of "Ask Dr. Ruth" (where he impersonated Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Roseanne).

S0E15 - Golden Greats (Guffaws)

Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.

S0E16 - Golden (yucks)

S0E17 - Golden Greats (Smiles)

S0E18 - Golden Greats (Chuckles)

Aug. 28, 2001, midnight

S0E19 - Golden Greats (Sniggers,)

Aug. 28, 2001, midnight

S0E20 - Best of Benny Hill

A collection of sketches and musical numbers from his long running comedy/variety series, culled from shows produced and originally aired between 1969 and 1972; this film's production is more along the lines of 10 from Your Show of Shows (1973) than of And Now for Something Completely Different (1971).

Nov. 19, 1969, midnight