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The Benny Hill Show (1969)

1969-11-19 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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John RobinsDirectorDennis KirklandDirector

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Benny HillBenny HillHenry McGeeHenry McGeeBob ToddBob ToddNicholas ParsonsNicholas ParsonsJackie WrightJackie WrightHelen HortonHelen HortonBella EmbergBella EmbergPatricia HayesPatricia HayesAnna DawsonAnna DawsonFelicity BuirskiFelicity BuirskiHelli LouiseHelli LouiseSue UptonSue Upton

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference339711 · 327860Actor preference272219 · 198541 · 142818Country preferenceGb

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What is The Benny Hill Show about?

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.

How long is The Benny Hill Show?

The Benny Hill Show has a runtime of 60 minutes.