About this season
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.
Episodes (6)
1. Together Again
Aired 3 November 1984 • 30 min
The Maplin's staff assembles at the start of the new season to find a few surprises awaiting them.
2. Ted at the Helm
Aired 10 November 1984 • 30 min
Ted is excited at the prospect of becoming the new entertainments manager, especially when he is summoned to Maplin's Head Office.
3. Opening Day
Aired 17 November 1984 • 30 min
The opening day of the season has arrived and the staff prepare to greet the first batch of campers at the station.
4. Off With the Motley
Aired 24 November 1984 • 30 min
When the post of Stores Supervisor becomes vacant, Peggy is promoted.
5. Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle?
Aired 1 December 1984 • 30 min
Peggy and Spike uncover evidence that suggests Joe Maplin gave Clive a job in order to spy on the staff.
6. Raffles
Aired 25 December 1984 • 30 min
When Ted remembers that he has an old car "identical to Clive's" gathering dust, he comes up with a devious scheme to make some money.