The Benny Hill Show
The Benny Hill Show
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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.
RichyE reviewedOctober 12, 2025
This wasn’t just a comedy show, it was a weekly ritual.
Benny Hill’s slapstick sketches, cheeky parodies and rapid fire chase scenes were pure joy, especially if you grew up catching them on TV.
His humor was visual, musical and unmistakably British, with a wink and a grin that made the whole world laugh.
Critics later dismissed him as outdated or inappropriate, but that misses the point.
Hill was a master of timing and mime, a one-man show who wrote, performed and shaped every frame.
His comedy was never cruel, just playful, daft and full of innocent mischief.
Even Charlie Chaplin was a fan, reportedly saving tapes of Benny’s shows to rewatch.
Sure, some sketches wouldn’t fly today.
But back then? Benny Hill was a global icon, broadcast in over 140 countries, bringing laughter to millions.
The production may have ended in 1989, but the legacy lives on, in every saxophone chase, every bald head slap and every nostalgic smile.
He didn’t deserve the slack. He deserved applause.