The BEST episodes of Hi-de-Hi! season 5
Every episode of Hi-de-Hi! season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hi-de-Hi! season 5!
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.
#1 - The Graven Image
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/1984
The camp is all prepared for the unveiling of the new Joe Maplin statue. Alas, several factors, including Spike's uncharacteristic drunkenness, ensure that the ceremony does not run smoothly.
#2 - The Marriage Settlement
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/1983
Jeffrey finally agrees to divorce his wife, but in order to do so, he will require the help of a highly improbable source.
#3 - Peggy's Pen Friend
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/1984
Peggy raises a few eyebrows among the staff when she informs them she has a new boyfriend.
#4 - The Epidemic
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/1984
The staff are expecting a visit from Joe Maplin, when there is an outbreak of 'Chads' - a form of graffiti. As an indirect result, Barry injures his back.
#5 - Concessions
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/1983
Ted deceives Jeffrey in order to keep a private booking at a local function.
#6 - Empty Saddles
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/1983
Fred is in for a devastating blow when Joe Maplin makes a decision concerning the camp's horses.
#7 - Save Our Heritage
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/1983
Joe Maplin commands Jeffrey to assist with the demolition of a nearby cottage, which stands in the way of the camp's new extension.