Gorden Kaye stars as René Artois, with Carmen Silvera as his wife Edith and Vicki Michelle as waitress Yvette in the BBC sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo! set in WWII France.
Main cast
- René ArtoisGorden KayeSeries 1-9Main
- Edith ArtoisCarmen SilveraSeries 1-9Main
- Yvette Carte-BlancheVicki MichelleSeries 1-9Main
- Colonel Kurt von StrohmRichard MarnerSeries 1-9Main
- Lieutenant Hubert GruberGuy SinerSeries 1-9Main
- Herr Otto FlickRichard GibsonSeries 1-9Main
- Officer CrabtreeArthur BostromSeries 1-9Main
- Monsieur AlfonseKenneth ConnorSeries 1-9Main
- Madame FannyRose HillSeries 1-9Main
- Michelle DuboisKirsten CookeSeries 1-9Main
- Roger LeclercJack HaigSeries 1-3Main
Supporting cast
- Flying Officer FairfaxJohn D. CollinsSeries 1-9Supp
- General von KlinkerhoffenHilary MinsterSeries 2-9Supp
- Mimi LabonqSue HodgeSeries 3-9Supp
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About this cast
‘Allo ‘Allo! is a British sitcom that parodies war dramas, set in a French café during the German occupation. The show follows café owner René Artois as he juggles his affairs, a stolen painting, and hiding a British airman, all while keeping the Germans and the Resistance happy. The cast includes many memorable characters like gormless Gestapo officer Herr Flick and the hopeless English spy…
FAQs
Who plays René Artois in ‘Allo ‘Allo!?
Gorden Kaye plays the long-suffering café owner René Artois.
Who plays Herr Flick in ‘Allo ‘Allo!?
Richard Gibson plays the scheming Gestapo officer Herr Otto Flick.
How many series of ‘Allo ‘Allo! are there?
The show ran for 9 series (85 episodes) from 1982 to 1992, plus a special in 1993.
What is the basic premise of ‘Allo ‘Allo!?
It is a farcical sitcom set in a French café during WWII, where René tries to hide a stolen painting from the Germans, keep his affairs secret, and assist the Resistance.
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