The Benny Hill Show
The Benny Hill Show
The Benny Hill Show
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1969- 1989
19 Seasons
58 Episodes
7.2(168 votes)
Ended
Comedy

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.

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Production Companies

Thames Television
BBC

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

11 members
Acting

Benny Hill

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Benny Hill
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Henry McGee

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Henry McGee
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Bob Todd

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Bob Todd
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Nicholas Parsons

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Nicholas Parsons
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Jackie Wright

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Helen Horton

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Helen Horton
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Bella Emberg

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Bella Emberg
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Patricia Hayes

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Patricia Hayes
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Anna Dawson

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Felicity Buirski

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Helli Louise

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Helli Louise

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