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The Cancellation of Benny Hill (2025)

The Cancellation of Benny Hill

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April 13th, 2025

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Synopsis

In 1969, Benny Hill was a cultural phenomenon—his television show captivated more viewers in Britain than the moon landing itself. From chart-topping hits to breaking into the American market, Benny’s unique brand of comedy transcended borders, earning unlikely admirers from Michael Jackson to the gangster rap community. Yet behind the laughter lay a complex legacy, as his provocative sketches, once celebrated, now spark intense debate over their racial and gendered undertones.

This gripping documentary peels back the curtain on the life of Britain’s most enigmatic entertainer. Through candid interviews and rare footage, we trace Benny Hill’s meteoric rise to fame, his reign as the undisputed king of comedy, and the storm of controversy that led to the cancellation of his lavishly produced show in the late 1980s. A story of laughter, fame, and the shifting tides of cultural acceptance, this film challenges us to reconsider the man behind the iconic theme tune and the price of entertainment in an evolving world.

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Cast

John Aizlewood
Self
Debbie Arnold
Self
Julie Bindel
Self
Garry Bushell
Self
Iain Coyle
Self
Oliver Double
Self
Lorraine Doyle
Self
Bella Emberg
Self
Louise English
Self
Benny Hill
Self
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Directors

Rebecca Hoggarth
director
Full cast & crew

Producers

Leanne Bull
junior producer
Malcolm Donkin
producer
Gavin Hay
executive producer
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Keywords

tv special

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

April 13th, 2025 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Locations

BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK BBC Television Studios
Flat 7, Fairwater House, 34 Twickenham Road, Teddington, Greater London, England, UK Benny Hill's flat
Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington, Greater London, England, UK Where Benny Hill was told his show is cancelled. Now demolished.

Running Times

68 min

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