Comedy Gold: Hi-De-Hi - C5 Documentary - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Genre
Broadcast
Channel
Episodes
1
Features
Su Pollard, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, John Thomson, Linda Regan, Gyles Brandreth, David Webb, Roy Gould and more
Directors
Producers
Miranda Glasser, Emma Clarke, Matt Crook and Tom Hopgood
Company
Hi-De-Hi! was one of the most successful sitcoms of the 1980s. It ran for nine series with regular audiences of 16 million, winning a BAFTA for Best Comedy Series in 1984.
This documentary pays tribute to the show. Over 90 minutes, it tells the story of this much-loved sitcom - showing classic scenes and interviewing cast and crew as we learn the show's secrets.
We discover that Butlin's, the real-life inspiration for the series, was not impressed with the show. We find out how iconic characters like Ted Bovis and Gladys Pugh were cast - and how cleaner and wannabe yellowcoat Peggy was brought to life by Su Pollard.
We also discover backstage secrets, such as the day several cast members nearly drowned in the swimming pool, and Su Pollard tells us the very rude word she taught the pet parrot at the cast hotel. Also, the cast pay tribute to the late great Simon Cadell - and we learn why he decided to leave the show at the height of its success.
We revel in the funniest scenes, revisit those unforgettable characters and reveal some shocking truths in never-before-seen interviews. This is the real story of Hi-De-Hi!.
Featuring interviews with Su Pollard, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, John Thomson, along with never before broadcast interviews with Paul Shane and Jimmy Perry.
Additional details
Also known as
- Hi-De-Hi!: All The Laughs And More (Billed title)
Picture
Colour
Broadcast details
First broadcast
Saturday 26th March 2022 at 7:45pm on Channel 5
Episode length
90 minutes
All previous repeats
- Saturday 10th February 2024 at 5:15pm on C5
- Saturday 29th April 2023 at 5:40pm on C5