The BEST episodes of Hi-de-Hi! season 3

Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hi-de-Hi! season 3!

Set in Maplin's, a fictional holiday camp, during 1959 and 1960, the series revolves around the lives of the camp's management and entertainers, most of them struggling actors or has-beens. Jeffrey Fairbrother, a Cambridge University professor, is a fish out of water as Entertainments Manager, but attracts the amorous attentions of chief Yellowcoat Gladys Pugh. Ted Bovis, camp host, is really running the show and pulls every scam he can, but is also mentor to new camp comic Spike Dixon, whilst Peggy Ollerenshaw, a chalet maid, aspires to become a Yellowcoat.

Last Updated: 10/3/2025Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
Nice People With Nice Manners
star
7.91
11 votes

#1 - Nice People With Nice Manners

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/31/1982

Yvonne and Barry decide to hold a party in their chalet for the more distinguished among the staff.

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Carnival Time
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7.89
9 votes

#2 - Carnival Time

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/7/1982

It is time for the annual town carnival, and Jeff is looking to Ted for ideas for the Maplin's float.

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Trouble and Strife
star
7.80
10 votes

#3 - Trouble and Strife

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/28/1982

Ted's ex-wife is causing him grief by demanding her maintenance money. When she arrives at the camp in person, Ted is forced to act quickly.

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Stripes
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7.75
8 votes

#4 - Stripes

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/5/1982

Joe Maplin decides that Gladys should hold the newly-created title of Head Yellowcoat. However, someone who looks likely to threaten her new position arrives at the camp.

Directors: John Kilby
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The Pay-Off
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7.11
9 votes

#5 - The Pay-Off

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/21/1982

In spite of the staff's efforts, the local council remains unfazed by the prospect of having Joe Maplin as a neighbour for the proposed hospital, so Joe takes drastic action.

Directors: John Kilby
A Matter of Conscience
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6.80
10 votes

#6 - A Matter of Conscience

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/14/1982

When Joe Maplin realises that the council's idea for a new hospital threatens his plans for the camp, he advises the staff of what action they must take.

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