The Benny Hill Show
1969
TV Show Information
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.
First Air Date
November 19, 1969
Creator
Benny Hill
Episode Runtime
45-60 minutes
Status
Ended
Episodes
19 Seasons (58 Episodes)
Cast
Benny HillHenry McGeeBob ToddNicholas ParsonsJackie WrightHelen HortonBella EmbergPatricia HayesAnna DawsonFelicity Buirski
Networks
ITV1BBC OneAssociated Television
Production
Thames TelevisionBBC
Genres
Comedy