Is Hi-de-Hi! coming back?

Hi-de-Hi! ended on January 30, 1988, after its ninth season on BBC Two. The sitcom was set at Maplins, a fictional holiday camp in Essex, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It depicted the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, many of whom were struggling actors or has-beens. The series was inspired by the experiences of writer Jimmy Perry, who worked as a Redcoat at Butlins during his army demobilization. The show focused on the humorous interactions among the staff and guests, highlighting the antics of characters like the naive Camp Comic Spike Dixon and the ambitious chalet maid Peggy Ollerenshaw. The series originally premiered in 1981 and was created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, known for other popular shows such as Dad's Army. It featured a cast including Paul Shane as Ted Bovis, Ruth Madoc as Gladys Pugh, and Jeffrey Holland as Spike Dixon. The show was a comedy that ran for nine seasons, with episodes typically lasting 30 minutes. Its portrayal of holiday camp life and colorful characters made it a memorable part of British television history.