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The Benny Hill Show

Overview

Series synopsis

The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television series that premiered on ITV1 on November 19, 1969. It ended on May 1, 1989. It was created by Benny Hill. It stars Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd and Nicholas Parsons.

The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.

Premise

The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show that starred Benny Hill and aired in various incarnations between 15 January 1955 and 30 May 1991 in over 140 countries. The show focused on sketches that were full of slapstick, mime, parody, and double-entendre. Thames Television cancelled production of the show in 1989 due to declining ratings and large production costs at £450,000 per show.

Cast and characters

Leading cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast

Episodes

This series spans 20 seasons with 94 episodes.

Season Episodes First aired Last aired
Season 0 36 October 6, 2008
Season 1 4 November 19, 1969 March 11, 1970
Season 2 5 October 28, 1970 March 24, 1971
Season 3 4 November 24, 1971 March 22, 1972
Season 4 4 October 25, 1972 March 29, 1973
Season 5 4 December 5, 1973 March 13, 1974
Season 6 3 January 8, 1975 September 24, 1975
Season 7 4 December 17, 1975 April 21, 1976
Season 8 3 January 26, 1977 March 23, 1977
Season 9 1 May 30, 1978 May 30, 1978
Season 10 3 December 26, 1978 April 25, 1979
Season 11 3 February 6, 1980 April 16, 1980
Season 12 3 January 7, 1981 March 25, 1981
Season 13 2 January 6, 1982 February 10, 1982
Season 14 2 January 5, 1983 March 16, 1983
Season 15 2 January 16, 1984 April 25, 1984
Season 16 3 January 2, 1985 May 27, 1985
Season 17 3 March 12, 1986 April 16, 1986
Season 18 2 January 13, 1988 April 27, 1988
Season 19 3 February 8, 1989 May 1, 1989
Season 0 preview 36 episodes total
Season 1 preview 4 episodes total
Season 2 preview 5 episodes total
Season 3 preview 4 episodes total
Season 4 preview 4 episodes total
Season 5 preview 4 episodes total
Season 6 preview 3 episodes total
Season 7 preview 4 episodes total
Season 8 preview 3 episodes total
Season 9 preview 1 episodes total
Season 10 preview 3 episodes total
Season 11 preview 3 episodes total
Season 12 preview 3 episodes total
Season 13 preview 2 episodes total
Season 14 preview 2 episodes total
Season 15 preview 2 episodes total
Season 16 preview 3 episodes total
Season 17 preview 3 episodes total
Season 18 preview 2 episodes total
Season 19 preview 3 episodes total

Production

Genres
Comedy
Country
GB
Original language
en

Release

Original network/platform ITV1
First aired November 19, 1969
Last aired May 1, 1989
Runtime 60 minutes
Status ended

References

  1. The Movie Database (TMDB)
  2. TVMaze
  3. IMDb
  4. EpisodeTime Show Page