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The Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi! Season 8

Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Hi-de-Hi! Season 8!

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.

Genre:Comedy
Network:BBC One

Season 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Hi-de-Hi!" season 8 is "Pigs Might Fly", rated 6.6/10 from 25 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Pigs Might Fly" aired on 11/8/1986 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The New Broom".

  • Pigs Might Fly
    6.6/10 25 votes

    #1 - Pigs Might Fly

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/1986

    The shock departure of Barry turns his partner Yvonne into a recluse in her chalet, and leaves the entertainments programme one act short.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The New Broom
    6.3/10 24 votes

    #2 - The New Broom

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/1986

    The unexpected arrival of the new camp controller catches everyone off guard, and Alec Foster does not pull any punches...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Orphan of the Storm
    7.0/10 25 votes

    #3 - Orphan of the Storm

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/1986

    The staff rallies round when Alec Foster sacks Peggy. But it seems as though nothing can be done to save her job.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • God Bless Our Family
    7.0/10 27 votes

    #4 - God Bless Our Family

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/1986

    Fed up with Clive's irresponsible behaviour, his entire family turns up at the camp to try and talk some sense into him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Only the Brave
    5.7/10 37 votes

    #5 - Only the Brave

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/1986

    Spike thinks the staff should do something special for April's birthday. But with Ted organising the occasion, things are unlikely to go as intended.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • September Song
    7.0/10 27 votes

    #6 - September Song

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 12/27/1986

    Ted has a new love interest: a young pianist whom he plans to marry. Elsewhere, Julian is hoping romance will blossom for himself and Yvonne, and takes her to visit his farm.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A