The Benny Hill Show 1969
What is The Benny Hill Show?
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television series that has been broadcast in various incarnations since 1955. The show features a mix of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre in its sketches.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 19, 1969
- Last aired
- May 1, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1, BBC One, Associated Television
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television series that has been broadcast in various incarnations since 1955. The show features a mix of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre in its sketches. It has aired on multiple networks, including the BBC and ITV. The series has been produced over several decades, with production costs reportedly high, reaching £450,000 per show at one point. The show's format has allowed Benny Hill to play multiple characters and satirize popular culture.
Should you watch it?
“Experience classic British sketch comedy starring Benny Hill with slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre.”
- Features classic sketch comedy and parodies
- Stars comedian Benny Hill
- Showcases slapstick and mime
- Cancelled due to declining ratings
- Incurred large production costs
Watch it if you enjoy classic British sketch comedy and satirical television programs.
The show features comedic sketches containing slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The European Song Contest Nov 19, 1969
- E2 Is This Your Life? Dec 25, 1969
- E3 Tommy Tupper in Tupper-Time Feb 4, 1970
- E4 The Sound of Frankenstein Mar 11, 1970
Season 2 · 5 episodes
- E1 The Underworld Water of Jacques Custard Oct 28, 1970
- E2 Opportunity's Knocking Dec 23, 1970
- E3 Top of the Tops Jan 27, 1971
- E4 Undercover Sanitary Inspector Feb 24, 1971
- E5 Cinema: The Vintage Years Mar 24, 1971
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Fun in the Kitchen with Johnny and Cranny Faddock Nov 24, 1971
- E2 News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet Dec 22, 1971
- E3 Chow-Mein at Customs and Integration Feb 23, 1972
- E4 Down Memory Lane Mar 22, 1972
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Woodstick Oct 25, 1972
- E2 The Common Market Square Dance Dec 27, 1972
- E3 Jackie Wright's Holiday Feb 22, 1973
- E4 The Dalton Abbott Railway Choir Mar 29, 1973
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 Spot Black Dec 5, 1973
- E2 The Great British Dancing Finals Dec 27, 1973
- E3 Film Time at the Natural Film Theatre Feb 7, 1974
- E4 Coalpits Mar 13, 1974
Frequently asked questions
Who stars in The Benny Hill Show?
The show starred Benny Hill.
When did the 1969 television series air?
The television series aired in incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991.
What type of show is it?
It is a British comedy television show focusing on sketches full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre.
Why was production cancelled?
Production was cancelled due to declining ratings and large production costs.
How many countries was the show broadcast in?
The show aired in over 140 countries.