Hi-de-Hi! (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1980, Hi-de-Hi! is a comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hi-de-Hi! stars Ruth Madoc as Gladys Pugh, Paul Shane as Ted Bovis, Su Pollard as Peggy Ollerenshaw and Barry Howard as Barry Stuart-Hargreaves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hi-de-Hi! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hi-de-Hi! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hi-de-Hi! tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hi-de-Hi! (1980)?
- In US, Hi-de-Hi! is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hi-de-Hi! worth watching?
- Hi-de-Hi! holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hi-de-Hi!?
- Hi-de-Hi! stars Ruth Madoc, Paul Shane, Su Pollard, Barry Howard and Jeffrey Holland.
- When was Hi-de-Hi! released?
- Hi-de-Hi! was released in 1980.