DVD - Hi-De-Hi! - Series 3 & 4 Brand New Sealed

Hi-De-Hi! - Series 3 & 4 DVD Synopsis

Set in the vibrant world of Maplin’s Holiday Camp in the late 1950s, Hi-De-Hi! Series 3 and 4 deliver 13 episodes of classic British sitcom hilarity, including a 45-minute Christmas special. Created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this beloved BBC comedy follows the misadventures of the camp’s colorful staff as they entertain holidaymakers in the fictional seaside town of Crimpton-on-Sea.

Camp host and scheming wide-boy Ted Bovis (Paul Shane) continues to concoct plans to outsmart the earnest but hapless camp manager, Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), whose awkward attempts to bring culture to the campers—like promoting Shostakovich—often backfire. Senior Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc) pursues her romantic dreams of winning Fairbrother’s heart, while her sharp tongue keeps the staff in line. Meanwhile, chalet maid Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard) chases her dream of becoming a Yellowcoat, spreading rumors and chaos with her boundless enthusiasm.

Series 3 and 4 see the ensemble cast shine with more imaginative stories, from a chaotic carnival float and a hospital land dispute to Ted’s ex-wife demanding maintenance and Gladys facing a demotion. Highlights include Jeffrey stepping in as a vicar with disastrous results, a Caribbean holiday prize sparking Yellowcoat rivalry, and ballroom dancers Yvonne and Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland and Barry Howard) bickering through their snooty antics. The grumpy, child-loathing Punch and Judy man, Mr. Partridge (Leslie Dwyer), and jockey-turned-riding-instructor Fred Quilley (Felix Bowness) add to the laughs.

With its blend of slapstick, character-driven humor, and nostalgic charm, Hi-De-Hi! Series 3 and 4 showcase the peak of the show’s early years, bolstered by perfect casting and Perry and Croft’s knack for blending comedy with heart. A BAFTA winner for Best Comedy Series in 1984, this three-disc set is a must-have for fans of British sitcoms and timeless ensemble comedy.