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Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland). Copyright: BBC
Hi-De-Hi!

Hi-De-Hi!

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1980 - 1988
  • 58 episodes (8 series)

Fun and frolics at a branch of Maplin's Holiday Camp where the guests are the last thing on the mind of the staff. Stars Simon Cadell, Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Su Pollard and more.

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Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty Saddles

Fred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 11th December 1983
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Cadell Jeffrey Fairbrother
Paul Shane Ted Bovis
Ruth Madoc Gladys Pugh
Jeffrey Holland Spike Dixon
Su Pollard Peggy Ollerenshaw
Leslie Dwyer Mr Partridge
Felix Bowness Fred Quilley
Diane Holland Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves
Barry Howard Barry Stuart-Hargreaves
Nikki Kelly Sylvia Garnsey
Rikki Howard Betty Whistler
Susan Beagley Tracey
Tony Webb (as The Webb Twins) Bruce Matthews
David Webb (as The Webb Twins) Stanley Matthews
Chris Andrews Gary Bolton
Guest cast
Madeleine Christie 'Memsahib' Lady
Ballard Berkeley 'Colonel' Gent
Karen Hodson Yellowcoat Receptionist
Writing team
Jimmy Perry Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
John Kilby Director
John Kilby Producer
David Croft Executive Producer
Mike Robotham Editor
Roger Martin Editor
Bernard Lloyd-Jones Production Designer

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