The Benny Hill Show (1969)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1969-11-19
Last Air Date: 1989-05-01
Number of Seasons: 19
Number of Episodes: 58
Created By: Benny Hill
Networks: ITV1, BBC One, Associated Television
Top Cast
- Benny Hill as N/A
- Henry McGee as N/A
- Bob Todd as N/A
- Nicholas Parsons as N/A
- Jackie Wright as N/A
- Helen Horton as N/A
- Bella Emberg as N/A
- Patricia Hayes as N/A
- Anna Dawson as N/A
- Felicity Buirski as N/A
Seasons
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Bennies from Heaven
Part 1 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!
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Ep. 2: Benny and the Jests
Part 2 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!
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Ep. 3: The Good, the Bawd and the Benny
Part 3 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics!
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Ep. 4: Benny Hill The Worlds Favourite Clown
This hour-long profile of the much-loved British comedian compiles memorable clips from his bawdy slapstick series, and features interviews with the man himself as well as friends and admirers, including Michael Caine, John Mortimer, and Burt Reynolds. ~ Michael Hastings,
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Ep. 5: Biography: Laughter and Controversy
The life story of Benny Hill featuring archive footage and interviews with leading lady Louise English, Hill's Angel Sue Upton, and co-stars Henry McGee and Reg Varney
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Ep. 6: The Benny Hill Show Story
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Ep. 7: I Was A Hill's Angel
The girls all recall their first meeting with Benny and talk about his personality and what it was like working in the studio with him.
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Ep. 8: I Was a Hill's Angel - Off the Record
This is the second "I Was A Hill's Angels" featurette and the girls who appeared in the first featurette come back to reflect on their experiences on the Benny Hill Show.
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Ep. 9: I Was a Hill's Angel - In Conversation
This is the third and final bonus feature showcasing members of Hill's Angels. Unlike the first two interviews, the girls appear together and reminisce while laying on a bed.
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Ep. 10: Benny Hill & Hill's Angel
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Ep. 11: Eddie in August
A half-hour silent film, starring Benny Hill in a tale of unrequited love.
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Ep. 12: Ernie (Fastest Milkman in the West)
Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) was first performed on television in 1970, and released as a successful recording, topping the UK Singles Chart in December 1971, reaching the Christmas number one spot. The song also peaked at number 1 in Australia in February 1972. Hill received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 1972.
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Ep. 13: Bonus Benny!
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Ep. 14: Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!
Mr. Hill's last TV work, taped and aired before his death, with outdoor scenes taped in New York City. Highlights of this show include "A Streetcar Named Desirée" (a Tennessee Williams takeoff) and a spoof of "Ask Dr. Ruth" (where he impersonated Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Roseanne).
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Ep. 15: Golden Greats (Guffaws)
Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.
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Ep. 16: Golden (yucks)
Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.
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Ep. 17: Golden Greats (Smiles)
Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.
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Ep. 18: Golden Greats (Chuckles)
Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.
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Ep. 19: Golden Greats (Sniggers,)
Here are the funniest moments and naughtiest antics of British comic Benny Hill! Each volume features hilarious sketches, ridiculous slapstick, zany spoofs, and Benny's buxom and beautiful Hill's Angels.
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Ep. 20: Best of Benny Hill
A collection of sketches and musical numbers from his long running comedy/variety series, culled from shows produced and originally aired between 1969 and 1972; this film's production is more along the lines of 10 from Your Show of Shows (1973) than of And Now for Something Completely Different (1971).
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Ep. 21: The Crazy World of Benny Hill
A collection of sketches from Benny Hill's 1986 series of specials.
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Ep. 22: Golden Greats (Laughs)
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Ep. 23: The World's Favourite Clown
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Ep. 24: Splash
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Ep. 25: The Unforgettable Benny Hill
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Ep. 26: Living Famously Benny Hill
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Ep. 27: Mr Benn-Y Hill
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Ep. 28: The Hill's Angels Years
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Ep. 29: Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
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Ep. 30: Episode 30
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Ep. 31: Episode 31
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Ep. 32: Episode 32
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Ep. 33: Episode 33
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Ep. 34: Episode 34
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Ep. 35: Benny Hills Greatests Hits
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Ep. 36: Benny Hill Down Under
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