The Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi! Season 1
Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi! Season 1!
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom set in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, and was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also wrote Dad's Army and It Ain't Half Hot Mum amongst others. It aired on the BBC from 1980 to 1988. The series revolved around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens. The inspiration was the experience of writers Perry and Croft: after being demobilised from the army, Perry was a Redcoat at Butlin's, Pwllheli during the holiday season. The series gained large audiences and won a BAFTA as Best Comedy Series in 1984. In 2004, it came 40th in Britain's Best Sitcom and in a 2008 poll on Channel 4, 'Hi-de-Hi!" was voted the 35th most popular comedy catchphrase.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Hi-de-Hi!" season 1 is "Hey Diddle Diddle (Pilot)", rated 7.2/10 from 58 user votes. It was directed by David Croft and written by David Croft, Jimmy Perry. "Hey Diddle Diddle (Pilot)" aired on 2/19/1981 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto".
7.2/10 58 votes#1 - Hey Diddle Diddle (Pilot)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/1981
The staff of Maplin's Holiday Camp assembles for the new season to find a university professor as entertainments manager.
Director: David Croft
Writer: David Croft, Jimmy Perry
6.8/10 47 votes#2 - Desire in the Mickey Mouse Grotto
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/26/1981
Jeffrey is implicated when Ted is spotted entering a chalet with a girl camper.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/10 48 votes
#3 - The Beauty Queen Affair
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1981
Jeffrey is called on to judge the Holiday Princess Competition. Meanwhile, Ted teaches Spike how to make the most of the campers' generosity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 47 votes
#4 - The Partridge Season
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/12/1981
Mr. Partridge's drinking is getting worse, and Jeffrey's untimely decision to give him a pay rise doesn't help matters.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.8/10 45 votes
#5 - The Day of Reckoning
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/19/1981
Fred's past comes back to haunt him, causing the staff - Peggy and Spike in particular - several difficulties.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/10 42 votes
#6 - Charity Begins at Home
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/1981
Joe Maplin ordains that each Thursday should be Sunshine Smile Day, encouraging Ted to indulge in a money-making scheme.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/10 39 votes
#7 - No Dogs Allowed
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/2/1981
Jeffrey's marital problems start to interfere with his work, and scandalous rumours are soon circulating around the camp.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A