Hi-de-Hi! (1980) Web Series — Cast, Story & Where to Watch | MovieLinkBD

Hi-de-Hi! (1980) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Hi-de-Hi! online in HD.

Hi-de-Hi! — Storyline

Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988.

The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens.

The inspiration was the experience of writers Perry and Croft: after being demobilised from the army, Perry was a Redcoat at Butlin's, Pwllheli during the holiday season.

The series gained large audiences and won a BAFTA as Best Comedy Series in 1984. In 2004, it came 40th in Britain's Best Sitcom and in a 2008 poll on Channel 4, 'Hi-de-Hi!" was voted the 35th most popular comedy catchphrase.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Jimmy Perry, David Croft
• Starring: Ruth Madoc, Paul Shane, Su Pollard, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness, Nikki Kelly, Diane Holland, David Griffin

Hi-de-Hi! — Series Details

Hi-de-Hi! — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Hey Diddle Diddle (Pilot) (1980-01-01) — It is 1959. Tired of academia, Cambridge University archaeology professor Jeffrey Fairbrother goes to Maplin's Holiday Camp as the new Entertainments Manager, a job he looks forwar
• E2: Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto (1981-02-26) — Jeffrey is implicated when Ted is spotted entering a chalet with a girl camper.
• E3: The Beauty Queen Affair (1981-03-05) — Jeffrey is called upon to judge the Holiday Princess Competition. Meanwhile, Ted teaches Spike how to make the most of the campers' generosity.
• E4: The Partridge Season (1981-03-12) — Mr. Partridge's drinking is getting worse, and Jeffrey's untimely decision to give him an advance on his wages doesn't help matters.
• E5: The Day of Reckoning (1981-03-19) — Fred's past comes back to haunt him, causing the staff – Peggy and Spike in particular – several difficulties.
• E6: Charity Begins at Home (1981-03-26) — Joe Maplin ordains that each Thursday should be Sunshine Smile Day, encouraging Ted to indulge in a money-making scheme.
• E7: No Dogs Allowed (1981-04-02) — Jeffrey's marital problems start to interfere with his work, and scandalous rumours are soon circulating around the camp.

Season 2

• E1: If Wet – In the Ballroom (1981-11-29) — The alarming amount of rainfall is disrupting the Maplin's schedule endlessly.
• E2: Peggy's Big Chance (1981-12-06) — Peggy's burning ambition to be a Yellowcoat may be realised when she is asked to take part in the latest pool wheeze.
• E3: Lift up Your Minds (1981-12-13) — Jeffrey feels the 'Who's Got The Wrong Trousers On?' competition is not catering for the cultural needs of the campers, and resolves to do something about it.
• E4: On With the Motley (1981-12-20) — Ted feels his big chance has come when he is asked to perform some dates at the local golf club dinners.
• E5: A Night Not to Remember (1981-12-27) — Jeffrey gets lead astray by some campers, and ends up a little worse for wear. Naturally, Gladys is eager to take advantage of the situation.
• E6: Sausages or Limelight (1982-01-03) — Spike is forced to make an impossible decision when his girlfriend's father issues an ultimatum.

Season 3

• E1: Nice People With Nice Manners (1982-10-31) — Yvonne and Barry decide to hold a party in their chalet for the more distinguished among the staff.
• E2: Carnival Time (1982-11-07) — It is time for the annual town carnival, and Jeff is looking to Ted for ideas for the Maplin's float.
• E3: A Matter of Conscience (1982-11-14) — When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the staff of what action they must take.
• E4: The Pay-Off (1982-11-21) — In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour for the proposed hospital, so Joe takes drastic action.
• E5: Trouble and Strife (1982-11-28) — Ted's ex-wife is causing him grief by demanding her maintenance money. When she arrives at the camp in person, Ted is forced to act quickly.
• E6: Stripes (1982-12-05) — Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should hold the newly-created title of Head Yellowcoat. However, someone who looks likely to threaten her new position arrives at the camp.

Season 4

• E1: Co-Respondent's Course (1982-12-12) — Jeffrey's wife is anxious to acquire a divorce. Unfortunately, he is not very co-operative when it comes to giving grounds.
• E2: It's a Blue World (1982-12-19) — Ted arranges a special late-night showing of a blue movie for the male campers.
• E3: Eruptions (1982-12-26) — Ted is fed up with his act being constantly interrupted, distracting his audience, and decides it's time Jeffrey did something about it.
• E4: The Society Entertainer (1983-01-02) — A female camper captures Spike's heart, making him eager to impress her – even if his act suffers as a result!
• E5: Sing You Sinners (1983-01-09) — The chaplain retires from his camp duties, leaving the Sunday Half-Hour in need of a replacement.
• E6: Maplin Intercontinental (1983-01-16) — Joe Maplin is opening a new camp in the Bahamas, and decrees that the winner of the 'Most Popular Girl Yellowcoat of the Season Competition' will fulfil a post there.
• E7: All Change (1983-01-23) — With the camp filled to capacity, Jeffrey is less than delighted to learn that he has to re-accommodate the entire entertainments staff to make way for the new Yellowcoat Superviso

Season 5

• E1: Concessions (1983-11-27) — Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
• E2: Save Our Heritage (1983-12-04) — Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.
• E3: Empty Saddles (1983-12-11) — Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
• E4: The Marriage Settlement (1983-12-18) — Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
• E5: The Graven Image (1984-01-08) — The camp is all prepared for the unveiling of the new Joe Maplin statue. Alas, several factors, including Spike's uncharacteristic drunkenness, ensure that the ceremony does not ru
• E6: Peggy's Pen Friend (1984-01-15) — Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
• E7: The Epidemic (1984-01-22) — The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'chads' – a form of graffiti. As an indirect result, Barry injures his back.

Season 6

• E1: Together Again (1984-11-03) — The Maplin's staff assembles at the start of the new season to find a few surprises awaiting them.
• E2: Ted at the Helm (1984-11-10) — Ted is excited at the prospect of becoming the new entertainments manager, especially when he is summoned to Maplin's Head Office.
• E3: Opening Day (1984-11-17) — The opening day of the season has arrived and the staff prepare to greet the first batch of campers at the station.
• E4: Off With the Motley (1984-11-24) — When the post of Stores Supervisor becomes vacant, Peggy is promoted.
• E5: Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's on the Fiddle? (1984-12-01) — Peggy and Spike uncover evidence that suggests Joe Maplin gave Clive a job in order to spy on the staff.
• E6: Raffles (1984-12-25) — When Ted remembers that he has an old car "identical to Clive's" gathering dust, he comes up with a devious scheme to make some money.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Hi-de-Hi! have? 9 season(s) with 58 episodes.

Who created Hi-de-Hi!? Jimmy Perry, David Croft.

Where can I watch Hi-de-Hi!? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.