Hi-de-Hi! 1980
What is Hi-de-Hi!?
Hi-de-Hi! is a television series first released in 1980.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 1, 1980
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 58 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Hi-de-Hi! is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 9 seasons and 58 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A cheeky 1950s holiday camp sitcom where misfit entertainers chase laughs.”
- Sharp writing from seasoned sitcom creators
- Endearing ensemble of quirky camp staff
- Period charm of 1950s holiday culture
- Humor rooted in the era may feel dated to modern viewers
- Some character types rely on stereotypes of the time
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character‑driven comedy set in a nostalgic British holiday camp.
Its light‑hearted, family‑friendly humor makes it suitable for most audiences.
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When is Hi-de-Hi! set?
The series is set during the years 1959 and 1960.
Who created the series?
It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
What is the setting of the show?
It takes place at Maplins, a fictional British holiday camp.
On which network did it originally air?
It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988.
Did the series receive any awards?
Yes, it won a BAFTA award.
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