TV series
The Benny Hill Show
1969–1989, English, on ITV1 & BBC One. Created by Benny Hill.
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.
- Seasons
- 19
- Episodes
- 58
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
Worth the Hype
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Latest episode
S19 E3: Tales of the Unexpected
Aired 1 May 1989
Seasons 19
Season 1
1969 · 4 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 2
1970 · 5 episodes · 8.3/10
Season 3
1971 · 4 episodes
Season 4
1972 · 4 episodes
Season 5
1973 · 4 episodes
Season 6
1975 · 3 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 7
1975 · 4 episodes
Season 8
1977 · 3 episodes
Season 9
1978 · 1 episode
Season 10
1978 · 3 episodes · 9.0/10
Season 11
1980 · 3 episodes
Season 12
1981 · 3 episodes
Season 13
1982 · 2 episodes · 8.5/10
Season 14
1983 · 2 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 15
1984 · 2 episodes · 9.5/10
Season 16
1985 · 3 episodes · 7.0/10
Season 17
1986 · 3 episodes
Season 18
1988 · 2 episodes
Season 19
1989 · 3 episodes
Specials
TBA · 36 episodes
Cast & crew
- Benny HillCreator
- Benny HillCast · 58 ep
- Henry McGeeCast · 58 ep
- Bob ToddCast · 58 ep
- Nicholas ParsonsCast · 58 ep
- Jackie WrightCast · 58 ep
- Helen HortonCast · 58 ep
- Bella EmbergCast · 58 ep
- Patricia HayesCast · 58 ep
- Anna DawsonCast · 58 ep
- Felicity BuirskiCast · 58 ep
- Nola HaynesHill's Angel · 4 ep
- Helli LouiseCast · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 November 1969
- Last aired
- 1 May 1989
- Network
- ITV1, BBC One, Associated Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Benny Hill Show: quick answers
Is The Benny Hill Show worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 184 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Benny Hill Show are there?
The Benny Hill Show has 19 seasons and 58 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Benny Hill Show finished?
Yes. The Benny Hill Show ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Benny Hill Show on?
The Benny Hill Show isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Benny Hill Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Benny Hill Show is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Benny Hill Show?
If you liked The Benny Hill Show, try Portlandia, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Who created The Benny Hill Show?
The Benny Hill Show was created by Benny Hill and stars Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd.