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The Benny Hill Show

The Benny Hill Show

19697.219 Seasons58 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Philip Jones
Produced by David Bell, Ronald Fouracre, Mark Stuart
NetworksITV1BBC OneAssociated Television

Top Cast

Benny Hill

Benny Hill

Henry McGee

Henry McGee

Bob Todd

Bob Todd

Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

J

Jackie Wright

Helen Horton

Helen Horton

Bella Emberg

Bella Emberg

Patricia Hayes

Patricia Hayes

A

Anna Dawson

F

Felicity Buirski

Themes & Keywords

slapstick comedyparodysketch comedydouble entendrenaughty

About The Benny Hill Show

The Benny Hill Show is a comedy series that first aired in 1969 exploring themes of slapstick comedy, parody, sketch comedy, double entendre, naughty. Created by Philip Jones, it stars Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd. 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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