Paul Shane plays Ted Bovis, Ruth Madoc plays Gladys Pugh, and Su Pollard plays Peggy Ollerenshaw in the classic BBC sitcom ‘Hi-de-Hi!’ set at a 1950s holiday camp.
Main cast
- Ted BovisPaul Shane1–9Main
- Gladys PughRuth Madoc1–9Main
- Jeffrey FairbrotherSimon Cadell1–8Main
- Peggy OllerenshawSu Pollard1–9Main
- Spike DixonJeffrey Holland1–9Main
Supporting cast
- Yvonne Stuart-HargreavesDiane Holland1–9Supp
- Sylvia GarnseyFelicity Dewhurst1–9Supp
- Mr. PartridgeMichael Knowles1–9Supp
- Joe MaplinLeslie Dwyer1–3Supp
- StanleyDavid Webb1–9Supp
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About this cast
Hi-de-Hi! is a classic British sitcom that ran on BBC One from 1980 to 1988, set in the fictional Maplin’s holiday camp in the 1950s. The show follows the lives of the camp’s entertainers and staff, with three of the most iconic characters being Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), and Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard). The series was a huge success and remains a beloved part of…
FAQs
Who plays Ted Bovis in Hi-de-Hi?
Paul Shane plays the cheeky redcoat and entertainments manager Ted Bovis. He appeared in all nine series.
Who plays Gladys Pugh?
Ruth Madoc portrays Gladys Pugh, the camp’s enthusiastic announcer with a distinctive voice. She was a mainstay throughout the entire run.
Who plays Jeffrey Fairbrother?
Simon Cadell played Jeffrey Fairbrother, the camp manager, from series 1 to series 8. Cadell left the show before the final series.
How many seasons of Hi-de-Hi are there?
Hi-de-Hi! aired for nine seasons on BBC One, spanning from 1980 to 1988. There were also several specials and a stage show.
Is Hi-de-Hi based on a real place?
The show is loosely based on the Butlin’s holiday camps of the 1950s. Creator Jimmy Perry had worked at Butlin’s and drew on his experiences.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026