The Benny Hill Show is a British comedy television show starring Benny Hill. It aired on the BBC and ITV between 15 January 1955 and 1 May 1989. The show consisted mainly of sketches typified by slapstick, mime, parody, and double entendre. At its peak, it was among the most-watched programmes in the UK with the audience reaching more than 21 million viewers in 1971.