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. Tell It to the Marines
Aired 26 December 1987 • 30 min
A Royal Marines sergeant antagonises Ted, causing him to make a rash statement he may have cause to regret.
2. Marry Go Round
Aired 2 January 1988 • 30 min
The campers are complaining about how unfunny the camp comic is. Spike believes it's because his engagement to April is preying on his mind and attempts to find a cure.
3. The Perils of Peggy
Aired 9 January 1988 • 30 min
In spite of her coldness towards him, Clive is desperate to win Gladys back - but he requires the help of Ted and Peggy.
4. Let Them Eat Cake
Aired 16 January 1988 • 30 min
Alec Foster pays the camp another visit and Ted takes the opportunity to ask for a rise.
5. Wedding Bells
Aired 23 January 1988 • 30 min
As Gladys and Clive prepare to take the plunge, there is a sudden panic when Clive's family finds out about the impending marriage and attempts to put a stop to it.
6. The Wind of Change
Aired 30 January 1988 • 30 min
It's nearly the end of the season, and there are plenty of events scheduled. But when Dawn falls ill, the timetable is thrown into chaos and a replacement is needed.