The Benny Hill Show
Specials
TV-14
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.
Where to Watch Specials
35 Episodes
- Bennies from Heaven
E1Bennies from HeavenPart 1 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics! - Benny and the Jests
E2Benny and the JestsPart 2 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics! - The Good, the Bawd and the Benny
E3The Good, the Bawd and the BennyPart 3 of 3, featuring sketches never broadcast in America, this hilarious medley contains vintage material from Benny when his cheeky humor established him as one of England's funniest - and naughtiest - comedians. Filled with riotous musical send-ups, fractured fairy tales, wacky commercial spoofs and pitch-perfect impressions, this collection captures the vast range of one of England's most inspired comics! - Benny Hill The Worlds Favourite Clown
E4Benny Hill The Worlds Favourite ClownThis hour-long profile of the much-loved British comedian compiles memorable clips from his bawdy slapstick series, and features interviews with the man himself as well as friends and admirers, including Michael Caine, John Mortimer, and Burt Reynolds. ~ Michael Hastings, - Ernie (Fastest Milkman in the West)
E12Ernie (Fastest Milkman in the West)Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) was first performed on television in 1970, and released as a successful recording, topping the UK Singles Chart in December 1971, reaching the Christmas number one spot. The song also peaked at number 1 in Australia in February 1972. Hill received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 1972. - Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!
E14Benny Hill's World Tour: New York!Mr. Hill's last TV work, taped and aired before his death, with outdoor scenes taped in New York City. Highlights of this show include "A Streetcar Named Desirée" (a Tennessee Williams takeoff) and a spoof of "Ask Dr. Ruth" (where he impersonated Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Roseanne). - Best of Benny Hill
E20Best of Benny HillA collection of sketches and musical numbers from his long running comedy/variety series, culled from shows produced and originally aired between 1969 and 1972; this film's production is more along the lines of 10 from Your Show of Shows (1973) than of And Now for Something Completely Different (1971).
