The Benny Hill Show (1969 – 1989)

Name: The Benny Hill Show
Released: 1969-11-19
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 7.6

1969 • 19 seasons • TV-PG

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Ended

TV-PG•Nov 19, 1969 – May 1, 1989•United Kingdom•19 Seasons•58 Episodes

Network

Creator / Director: Benny Hill

LanguageEnglish

W2TCH Rating75%Good

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 3 wins & 6 nominations total

Last aired

Tales of the Unexpected

Aired May 1, 1989

S19:E3

Synopsis

"The Benny Hill Show" was a British comedy series that aired for over thirty years, from 1955 to 1991, and became a global phenomenon, popular in over 140 countries. Hosted by the beloved comedian Benny Hill, the show's humor – often geared towards adults – featured slapstick, mime, witty parodies, and suggestive jokes, all designed for maximum laughs. Though hugely successful, the show struggled in its final years. In 1989, the network decided to end production due to falling viewership and rising costs of up to £450,000 per episode. Nevertheless, "The Benny Hill Show" remains a significant part of television history, fondly remembered for its distinctive blend of humor and lightheartedness.