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The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)

TV Series  -  TV_PG 51 min  -  Comedy
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A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.

Stars:

Benny Hill, Henry McGee and Jackie Wright
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Season:

19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | See more »

Year:

1989 | 1988 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1979 | See more »
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Benny Hill ...
Host (59 episodes, 1969-1989)
Henry McGee Henry McGee ...
Himself (46 episodes, 1969-1989)
Jackie Wright Jackie Wright ...
Himself (44 episodes, 1969-1985)
Bob Todd Bob Todd ...
Himself (42 episodes, 1970-1989)
The Ladybirds The Ladybirds ...
Vocal Backing (42 episodes, 1969-1989)
Sue Upton Sue Upton ...
Various Roles (28 episodes, 1977-1989)
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Storyline

A sketch-comedy series in which Hill would often play multiple characters and satirize popular British and American performers and stars. Common themes in the show were the husband-beating wife, buxom women, and silent, high-speed chase scenes between Hill and the other characters. Written by Gregg Long <diggerblue@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

British | Sketch Comedy | British Comedy | Absurd Humor | Variety  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Benny Hill See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

UK: (58 episodes)  | France: (edited version) (dubbed version)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (1970-1971) (3 episodes) | Color (1969-1970 and 1971-1989)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The 24 September 1975 edition was originally scheduled to air on 26 May 1975, but a week-long technicians' strike which knocked the ITV (Independent Television) network off the air at the time, led to the episode's being postponed to the later date. See more »

Quotes

Traveller: I say, is this Platt's Bottom?
Toddy: No, it's not, it's mine!
Traveller: Well, where do I find Platt's Bottom?
Toddy: Well, you don't start from there!
Traveller: Well, which direction is it?
Toddy: I don't know.
Paddy: Me neither.
Traveller: You're not very bright, are you?
Chirpy Chuckles: No, but we ain't lost!
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Connections

Referenced in "ALF: Lookin' Through the Windows (#1.21)" (1987) See more »

Soundtracks

"Yakety Sax"
Written by Boots Randolph and James Rich
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