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Hi-De-Hi!. Ted Bovis (Paul Shane)
Paul Shane

Paul Shane

  • English
  • Actor

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Why do Hungarians love this dodgy old British sitcom?

The Upstairs Downstairs spoof has been forgotten in Britain. But in Hungary, kids still name their pets after the cast. Our writer travels to Budapest for the lavish 30th anniversary celebrations.

Claire Armitstead, The Guardian, 3rd October 2018

Whatever happened to the Hi-de-Hi! cast?

We look back, 30 years after the sitcom ended.

Chortle, 30th January 2018

Paul Shane left £92,000 but no will

Hi-De-Hi! star Paul Shane left £92,000 after his death last May at the age of 72.

Paul Sims, The Sun, 8th September 2013

Funeral of Paul Shane held

The funeral for Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane has been held in South Yorkshire.

BBC News, 31st May 2013

Hi-De-Hi! star Paul Shane dies, aged 72

Actor Paul Shane, best remembered for his lead role in sitcom Hi-De-Hi!, has died at the age of 72.

British Comedy Guide, 16th May 2013

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