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The Faces of Benny Hill

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Page 1 (1969 - 1970)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Mirielle Mathieu in 'The European Song Contest'

Benny as Mirielle Mathieu in "The European Song Contest".

Broadcast: November 19, 1969
Benny as Mirielle Mathieu in "The European Song Contest" sketch of November 19, 1969. This was the first appearance of TBHS on Thames Television, beginning Benny's twenty years with the studio.

Benny as Ginger Tompkins in 'Holiday Sports Spectacular'

Benny as Ginger Tompkins in "Holiday Sports Spectacular"

Broadcast: December 25, 1969
Benny as Ginger Tompkins in "Holiday Sports Spectacular" sketch of December 25, 1969. This character was requested by a Benny fan quite some time ago, so I did not want to omit this character.

Benny as Bob Monkhouse in one of 'Benny's Bloopers'

Benny as Bob Monkhouse in one of "Benny's Bloopers"

Broadcast: December 25, 1969
This was from a running takeoff on The Golden Shot which the real-life Mr. Monkhouse hosted at the time.

Benny as Alan Whicker in 'Benny Quickie: Black Moor'

Benny as Alan Whicker in "Benny Quickie: Black Moor"

Broadcast: February 4, 1970
This was the only time Mr. Hill impersonated the globe-trotting journalist in all his years with Thames; he'd played Mr. Whicker several times before on the BBC, most recently in the April 20, 1968 "Knicker's World" sketch.

Benny as Tiny Tim in 'Benny's Bloopers'

Benny as Tiny Tim in "Benny's Bloopers"

Broadcast: March 11, 1970
I aways thought Benny did an hilarious Tiny Tim, so here it is from the March 11, 1970 broadcast.

Benny in his short film, 'Eddie In August'

Benny in his short film, Eddie In August"

Broadcast: June 30, 1970
Benny as he appeared in his short film, "Eddie In August"

Benny as Moira Anderson in one of 'Benny's Bloopers'

Benny as Moira Anderson in one of "Benny's Bloopers"

Broadcast: October 28, 1970
Mr. Hill would impersonate the legendary Scottish singer twice more, in the February 28, 1972 "Benny's All-Star Finale" and the December 17, 1975 "Another Host of Your Favorite Stars!"

Benny as Inglenook Hampendick in one of 'Benny's Bloopers'

Benny as Inglenook Hampendick in one of "Benny's Bloopers"

Broadcast: October 28, 1970
Benny as Inglenook Hampendick in one of "Benny's Bloopers"

Benny as Hughie Cream in 'Opportunity's Knocking'

Benny as Hughie Cream in "Opportunity's Knocking"

Broadcast: December 23, 1970
The name was a pun on Hughie Green, the real-life host of the talent show Opportunity Knocks which was the basis for this parody.

Benny as 'Click' singer Ivor Burles in 'Opportunity's Knocking'

Benny as "Click" singer Ivor Burles in "Opportunity's Knocking"

Broadcast: December 23, 1970
Benny as "Click" singer Ivor Burles in "Opportunity's Knocking"


Page 2 (1971 - 1972)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Jimmy Saveloy in 'Top of the Tops'

Benny as Jimmy Saveloy in "Top of the Tops"

Broadcast: January 27, 1971
The name was a play on that of Jimmy Savile, a veteran British radio DJ who was one of the hosts of the actual Top of the Pops.

Benny as Bobbie Gently in 'Top of the Tops'

Benny as Bobbie Gently in "Top of the Tops"

Broadcast: January 27, 1971
An impersonation of the singer famous for "Ode to Billie Joe."

Benny as Humphrey Bumphrey in 'Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey'

Benny as Humphrey Bumphrey in "Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey"

Broadcast: February 24, 1971
The name was a pun on British TV arts-show host and producer Humphrey Burton, whom Benny was impersonating here; Mr. Hill apparently liked the name so much, he would use it for other, unrelated characters over the next several years.

Benny as Sheridan Morley in 'Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey'

Benny as Sheridan Morley in "Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey"

Broadcast: February 24, 1971
The real-life Sheridan Morley (1941-2007), son of actor Robert Morley, was a co-host of Late Night Line-Up at the time of this sketch, along with Joan Bakewell who was impersonated by Lesley Goldie as "Joanna Bakewell-Tart" in the St. John Bossom interview which followed. As impersonated by Benny here, he was interviewing "quick-change" artist "Speedy" Zapper (also Benny).

Benny as St. John Bossom in 'Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey'

Benny as St. John Bossom in "Uplift with Humphrey Bumphrey"

Broadcast: February 24, 1971
The interview from which this still was taken would be featured on record for years, under the name "Interview (Featuring Lesley Goldie)." He would play this East End poet only once more, on the November 24, 1971 show, in a segment apparently left over from taping of his March 24, 1971 special.

Benny as Ben Cartwright from 'Bonanza' in 'Benny's International Bloopers'

Benny as Ben Cartwright from "Bonanza" in "Benny's International Bloopers"

Broadcast: March 24, 1971
Benny as Ben Cartwright from Bonanza in "Benny's International Bloopers"

Benny as Hoss Cartwright from 'Bonanza' in 'Benny's International Bloopers'

Benny as Hoss Cartwright from "Bonanza" in "Benny's International Bloopers"

Broadcast: March 24, 1971
Benny as Hoss Cartwright from Bonanza in "Benny's International Bloopers"

Benny as Fanny Craddock in 'Fun in the Kitchen with Johnny and Cranny Faddock'

Benny as Fanny Craddock in "Fun in the Kitchen with Johnny and Cranny Faddock"

Broadcast: November 24, 1971
Benny as Fanny Craddock in "Fun in the Kitchen with Johnny and Cranny Faddock"

Benny as Reginald Boozenquet in 'News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet'

Benny as Reginald Boozenquet in "News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet"

Broadcast: December 22, 1971
Benny as Reginald Boozenquet in "News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet"

Benny as Andrew Gardner in 'News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet'

Benny as Andrew Gardner in "News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet"

Broadcast: December 22, 1971
Benny as Andrew Gardner in "News at Ten with Reginald Boozenquet"

Benny as Pierre de Tierre in 'Pierre de Tierre: French Film Director'

Benny as Pierre de Tierre in "Pierre de Tierre: French Film Director"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Benny as Pierre de Tierre in "Pierre de Tierre: French Film Director"

Benny as Amos Thripp in 'Percy Thrower Interviews Amos Thripp, Head Gardener'

Benny as Amos Thripp in "Percy Thrower Interviews Amos Thripp, Head Gardener"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Benny as Amos Thripp in "Percy Thrower Interviews Amos Thripp, Head Gardener"

Benny as Shirley Bassey in 'Benny's All-Star Finale'

Benny as Shirley Bassey in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Benny as Shirley Bassey in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Benny as Gilbert O'Sullivan in 'Benny's All-Star Finale'

Benny as Gilbert O'Sullivan in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Just a few short months after this impersonation, the real-life O'Sullivan would ditch his attire as depicted by Hill here, adopt a "collegiate" look and score a worldwide hit with "Alone Again (Naturally)."

Benny as Dorothy Squires in 'Benny's All-Star Finale'

Benny as Dorothy Squires in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Benny as Dorothy Squires in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Benny as David Kossoff in 'Benny's All-Star Finale'

Benny as David Kossoff in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
The real-life David Kossoff was not only a well-established actor in England, but also the father of the late Paul Kossoff who was a guitarist with the band Free (of "All Right Now" fame).

Benny as Nana Mouskouri in 'Benny's All-Star Finale'

Benny as Nana Mouskouri in "Benny's All-Star Finale"

Broadcast: February 23, 1972
Benny as Nana Mouskouri in "Benny's All-Star Finale," here performing the famous song about the girl who's going to see her lover by the eucalyptus tree.

Benny as Colonel Eatwell in 'Meeting People With Hugh Paddick'

Benny as Colonel Eatwell in "Meeting People With Hugh Paddick"

Broadcast: October 25, 1972
Benny as Colonel Eatwell in "Meeting People With Hugh Paddick"

Benny as 'Stars on Sunday' host Jess Yates in 'Portable TV Set'

Benny as "Stars on Sunday" host Jess Yates in "Portable TV Set"

Broadcast: December 27, 1972
Benny as Stars on Sunday host Jess Yates in "Portable TV Set"

Benny as Clement Freud in 'Portable TV Set'

Benny as Clement Freud in "Portable TV Set"

Broadcast: December 27, 1972
The real-life Clement Freud is the grandson of psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud; he also served as an MP for the Liberal Party from 1972 to 1987, and was referred to in the November 24, 1971 "Fun in the Kitchen with Johnny and Cranny Faddock" sketch. Has done cooking shows, hence this bit.

Benny as Maggie Stredder of The Ladybirds in 'Portable TV Set'

Benny as Maggie Stredder of The Ladybirds in "Portable TV Set"

Broadcast: December 27, 1972
Benny as Maggie Stredder of The Ladybirds in "Portable TV Set"

The Faces of Benny Hill

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Page 3 (1973 - 1974)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Cinema: Clive Janes features Benny as a Hollywood reporter in 'Benny Quickies: Television Secrets'

Benny as Clive Janes in "Cinema: Clive Janes"

Broadcast: Feb. 22, 1973
Cinema: Clive Janes features Benny as a Hollywood reporter in "Benny Quickies: Television Secrets". My brother and I thought this was hilarious when we saw Benny do this one year's ago.

Benny as Liberace in one of the 'Bloopers'

Benny as Liberace in one of the "Bloopers"

Broadcast: February 22, 1973
Benny as Liberace in one of the "Bloopers"

Benny as Billy Eckstine in one of the 'Bloopers'

Benny as Billy Eckstine in one of the "Bloopers"

Broadcast: February 22, 1973
Benny as Billy Eckstine in one of the "Bloopers"

Benny as 'The Deputy'

Benny as "The Deputy"

Broadcast: March 29, 1973
Benny as "The Deputy"

Benny as Lord Boothby in 'Benny Quickies: Advertising Bloopers'

Benny as Lord Boothby in "Benny Quickies: Advertising Bloopers"

Broadcast: March 29, 1973
The real-life Lord Boothby (1900-1986) was an MP for East Aberdeenshire from 1928 to 1954, and after that was Baron of Buchan and Rattray Head; and also appeared in the Thames-produced documentary The World at War.

Benny as Tony Blackbum in 'Benny Quickies: Advertising Bloopers'

Benny as Tony Blackbum in "Benny Quickies: Advertising Bloopers"

Broadcast: March 29, 1973
The name was a pun on radio DJ and Top of the Pops co-host Tony Blackburn, whom Mr. Hill previously impersonated in the "Top of the Tops" sketch of January 27, 1971.

Benny as Minister of Food Humphrey Bumphrey in 'Phone In With Ludovic Kennedy and Humphrey Bumphrey'

Benny as Minister of Food Humphrey Bumphrey in "Phone In With Ludovic Kennedy and Humphrey Bumphrey"

Broadcast: December 5, 1973
Benny as Minister of Food Humphrey Bumphrey in "Phone In With Ludovic Kennedy and Humphrey Bumphrey"

Benny as Terry Wobegone in 'The Great British Dancing Finals with Terry Wobegone'

Benny as Terry Wobegone in "The Great British Dancing Finals with Terry Wobegone"

Broadcast: December 27, 1973
The name was a pun on Terry Wogan, a longtime host and presenter of TV programs in Britain.

Benny as Mervyn Cruddy in 'Departure Lounge With Mervyn Cruddy'

Benny as Mervyn Cruddy in "Departure Lounge With Mervyn Cruddy"

Broadcast: December 27, 1973
Benny as Mervyn Cruddy in "Departure Lounge With Mervyn Cruddy"

Benny as W. C. Fields in 'Film Time: Director Sam Speiler'

Benny as W. C. Fields in "Film Time: Director Sam Speiler"

Broadcast: Feb. 7, 1974
Benny as W. C. Fields in "Film Time: Director Sam Speiler"

Benny as Jimmy Hill in 'Match of the Week: Golden Goalies and Their Silver Saves'

Benny as Jimmy Hill in "Match of the Week: Golden Goalies and Their Silver Saves"

Broadcast: March 13, 1974
Mr. Hill had previously impersonated the veteran British sportscaster (as "Jemmy Hill") in the December 25, 1969 "Holiday Sport Spectacular" sketch.


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Page 4 (1975 - 1976)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Derek Hobson in 'Newer Faces'

Benny as Derek Hobson in "Newer Faces"

Broadcast: January 8, 1975
The real-life Derek Hobson was the actual host of the talent show New Faces which was parodied here.

Benny as Ted Ray in 'Newer Faces'

Benny as Ted Ray in "Newer Faces"

Broadcast: January 8, 1975
Benny as Ted Ray in "Newer Faces"

Benny as Mickie Most in 'Newer Faces'

Benny as Mickie Most in "Newer Faces"

Broadcast: January 8, 1975
The real-life Mickie Most was a record producer who worked with such acts as The Animals, Herman's Hermits, Donovan, Lulu and Hot Chocolate - but not The Beatles.

Benny as Clifford Davis in 'Newer Faces'

Benny as Clifford Davis in "Newer Faces"

Broadcast: January 8, 1975
Benny as Clifford Davis in "Newer Faces"

Benny as Rolf Harris in 'The Art of Rolf Harris'

Benny as Rolf Harris in "The Art of Rolf Harris"

Broadcast: March 12, 1975
Benny as Rolf Harris in "The Art of Rolf Harris".

Benny as Orson Welles in 'Great Mysteries With Orson Buggy'

Benny as Orson Welles in "Great Mysteries With Orson Buggy"

Broadcast: March 12, 1975
Benny as Orson Welles in "Great Mysteries With Orson Buggy"

Benny as Mr. Fred Scuttle in 'Fred Scuttle: Thames Television Producer'

Benny as Mr. Fred Scuttle in "Fred Scuttle: Thames Television Producer"

Broadcast: March 12, 1975
Benny as Mr. Fred Scuttle in "Fred Scuttle: Thames Television Producer"

Benny as Tex Cymbal in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'

Benny as Tex Cymbal in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Tex Cymbal in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Benny as Anne Aston in 'The Golden Shot'

Benny as Anne Aston in "The Golden Shot"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Anne Aston in "The Golden Shot"

Benny as Michael Parkinspace in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'

Benny as Michael Parkinspace in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Michael Parkinspace in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Benny as 'Old Grey Whistle Tester' host Bob Harris in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'.

Benny as "Old Grey Whistle Tester" host Bob Harris in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy".

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as "Old Grey Whistle Tester" host Bob Harris in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy".

Benny as Tex Cymbal's Mother in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'

Benny as Tex Cymbal's Mother in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Tex Cymbal's Mother in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Benny as Tex Cymbal's Brother in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'

Benny as Tex Cymbal's Brother in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Tex Cymbal's Brother in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Benny as Hank Key in 'Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy'

Benny as Hank Key in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Broadcast: September 24, 1975
Benny as Hank Key in "Tex Cymbal: Golden Boy"

Benny as Stavros from the 'Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme'

Benny as Stavros from the "Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme".

Broadcast: Dec. 17, 1975
Benny as Stavros from the "Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme".

Benny as Liza Minnelli in 'Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!'

Benny as Liza Minnelli in "Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
Benny as Liza Minnelli in "Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!"

Benny as The Amazing Kreskin in 'Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!'

Benny as The Amazing Kreskin in "Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
Benny as The Amazing Kreskin in "Another Host of Your Favourite Stars!"

Benny as Meg Richardson from 'At the Crossroads' in 'Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme'

Benny as Meg Richardson from "At the Crossroads" in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
Benny as Meg Richardson from "At the Crossroads" in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Benny as 'That's Life' co-host Esther Rantzen in 'Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme'

Benny as "That's Life" co-host Esther Rantzen in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
Benny as That's Life co-host Esther Rantzen in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Benny as 'That's Life' regular Cyril Fletcher in 'Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme'

Benny as "That's Life" regular Cyril Fletcher in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
Benny as That's Life regular Cyril Fletcher in "Jack and Jill: Variations on a Theme"

Benny as Dennis Hilley introducing 'Dilys Watling: That Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady'

Benny as Dennis Hilley introducing "Dilys Watling: That Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady"

Broadcast: December 17, 1975
The name was a play on Denis Healey, who was Chancellor of the Exchequer around the time of this show.

Benny as Kojak from the 'Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme'

Benny as Kojak from the "Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme".

Broadcast: Dec. 17, 1975
Benny as Kojak from the "Jack & Jill: Variations on a Theme".

Benny as Val Doonigoon in 'Guest Stars'

Benny as Val Doonigoon in "Guest Stars"

Broadcast: February 18, 1976
The name was a pun on Val Doonican, a British entertainer who in the early 1970's hosted an American TV show where TBHS mainstay Bob Todd was one of the regulars.

Benny as Dickie Davies in 'Word of Sport' from 'Guest Stars'

Benny as Dickie Davies in "Word of Sport" from "Guest Stars"

Broadcast: February 18, 1976
Benny as Dickie Davies in "Word of Sport" from "Guest Stars"

Benny as Ironside in 'Murder On The Oregon Express'

Benny as Ironside in "Murder On The Oregon Express".

Broadcast: March 24, 1976
Benny as Ironside in "Murder On The Oregon Express".

Benny as Roger Twitaker in 'More Guest Stars'

Benny as Roger Twitaker in "More Guest Stars"

Broadcast: March 24, 1976
The name is a play on Roger Whittaker, an international singing star; Mr. Hill had previously impersonated him in the January 27, 1971 B&W "Top of the Tops" sketch.

Benny as Hercule Poirot in 'Murder On The Oregon Express'

Benny as Hercule Poirot in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Broadcast: March 24, 1976
Benny as Hercule Poirot in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Benny as Marshall Sam McCloud in 'Murder On The Oregon Express'

Benny as Marshall Sam McCloud in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Broadcast: March 24, 1976
Benny as Marshall Sam McCloud in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Benny as Frank Cannon in 'Murder On The Oregon Express'

Benny as Frank Cannon in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Broadcast: March 24, 1976
Benny as Frank Cannon in "Murder On The Oregon Express"

Benny as Roy Orbison in 'Supersonic'

Benny as Roy Orbison in "Supersonic"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as Roy Orbison in "Supersonic"

Benny as Frank Converse in 'Movin' On' from 'Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer'

Benny as Frank Converse in "Movin' On" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as Frank Converse in "Movin' On" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Benny as Claude Akins in 'Movin' On' from 'Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer'

Benny as Claude Akins in "Movin' On" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as Claude Akins in "Movin' On" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Benny as Nicholas Parcels in 'Sale of the Half Century' from 'Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer'

Benny as Nicholas Parcels in "Sale of the Half Century" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Here we see Mr. Hill as his old straight man from the early Thames years, who by this time was hosting the Sale of the Century game show which was spoofed herein.

Benny as David Bellamy in 'Biology With Bellamy'

Benny as David Bellamy in "Biology With Bellamy"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Mr. Hill would impersonate the veteran British nature show host again, in the March 25, 1981 "Remote Control Hill's Angels" (a.k.a. "Street Dance") number.

Benny as director Mike Mansfield in 'Supersonic'

Benny as director Mike Mansfield in "Supersonic"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as director Mike Mansfield in "Supersonic"

Benny as Roy Wood in 'Supersonic'

Benny as Roy Wood in "Supersonic"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
The real-life Roy Wood was a founding member of the Electric Light Orchestra, later formed his own group Wizzard. In the '60's he was part of The Move, which also boasted one Carl Wayne who would later play "Face" in Mr. Hill's 1985 parody of The A-Team.

Benny as Elizabeth Taylor in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool' from 'Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer'

Benny as Elizabeth Taylor in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as Elizabeth Taylor in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Benny as Richard Burton in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool' from 'Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer'

Benny as Richard Burton in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"

Broadcast: April 21, 1976
Benny as Richard Burton in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wool" from "Humphrey Bumphrey: Continuity Announcer"


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Page 5 (1977 - 1978)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as John Steed in 'The New Avengers' from 'The Sum Awards'

Benny as John Steed in "The New Avengers" from "The Sum Awards"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as John Steed in "The New Avengers" from "The Sum Awards"

Benny as Magnus Magnusson in 'Mastermind' from 'The Sum Awards'

Benny as Magnus Magnusson in "Mastermind" from "The Sum Awards"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as Magnus Magnusson in "Mastermind" from "The Sum Awards"

Benny as Claudius in 'I, Claudius' from from 'The Sum Awards'

Benny as Claudius in "I, Claudius" from "The Sum Awards"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as Claudius in "I, Claudius" from "The Sum Awards"

Benny as Pam Ayres in 'Pets: A Poem by Pam Ayres'

Benny as Pam Ayres in "Pets: A Poem by Pam Ayres"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as Pam Ayres in "Pets: A Poem by Pam Ayres"

Benny as The Six Million Dollar Man in 'Bionic Baby'

Benny as The Six Million Dollar Man in "Bionic Baby"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as The Six Million Dollar Man in "Bionic Baby"

Benny as 'The Bionic Baby'

Benny as the "Bionic Baby"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as the "Bionic Baby"

Benny as The Bionic Boy in 'The Bionic Baby'

Benny as the Bionic Boy in "Bionic Baby"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as the Bionic Boy in "Bionic Baby"

Benny as Idi Amin in 'The Bionic Baby'

Benny as Idi Amin in "Bionic Baby"

Broadcast: January 26, 1977
Benny as Idi Amin in "Bionic Baby"

Benny as Starch in 'Husky & Starch'

Benny as Starch in "Husky & Starch"

Broadcast: March 23, 1977
Benny as Starch in "Husky & Starch"

Benny as Husky in 'Husky & Starch'

Benny as Husky in "Husky & Starch"

Broadcast: March 23, 1977
Benny as Husky in "Husky & Starch"

Benny as Chow Mein in 'Chinese Package Tours'

Benny as Chow Mein in "Chinese Package Tours"

Broadcast: March 23, 1977
Benny as Chow Mein in "Chinese Package Tours".

Benny as Big Daddy in 'Hold Back the Wind'

Benny as Big Daddy in "Hold Back the Wind"

Broadcast: April 12, 1978
Benny as Big Daddy in "Hold Back the Wind" from Benny Hill Down Under. His catchphrase from that sketch, "Cut out the middleman! That's how I made my money - by cuttin' out the middleman," is a classic.

Benny as Bosley in 'Archie's Angels'

Benny as Bosley in "Archie's Angels"

Broadcast: April 12, 1978
From Benny Hill Down Under. Before the "Charlene's Angels" sketch, there was "Archie's Angels," both of which parodied Charlie's Angels. Here, he not only played Bosley and one of the Angels, but also was the voice of "Archie."

Benny as Jill Munroe in 'Archie's Angels'

Benny as Jill Munroe in "Archie's Angels"

Broadcast: April 12, 1978
From Benny Hill Down Under, Benny as the Farrah Fawcett-Majors character in this, his first parody of Charlie's Angels.

Benny as Melvyn Dragg in 'The South Blank Show'

Benny as Melvyn Dragg in "The South Blank Show"

Broadcast: May 30, 1978
Benny as Melvyn Dragg in "The South Blank Show"

Benny as Mary O'Hairy in 'The South Blank Show'

Benny as Mary O'Hairy in "The South Blank Show"

Broadcast: May 30, 1978
The name is a play on Mary O'Hara, a popular Irish soprano and harpist who retired in the 1990's.

Benny as Dave Allen in 'The South Blank Show'

Benny as Dave Allen in "The South Blank Show"

Broadcast: May 30, 1978
Benny as Dave Allen in "The South Blank Show"

Benny as Bob Dylan in 'Benny's Ballad: Go 'Round Again'

Benny as Bob Dylan in "Benny's Ballad: Go 'Round Again"

Broadcast: Dec. 26, 1978
Benny as Bob Dylan in "Benny's Ballad: Go 'Round Again"

Benny as Tony Hatch in 'A Host of Your Favourite Stars'

Benny as Tony Hatch in "A Host of Your Favourite Stars"

Broadcast: December 26, 1978
The real-life Tony Hatch was Benny's record producer and musical director at Pye Records in the early to mid-1960's. Mr. Hill had previously impersonated him in the "Newer Faces" parody of January 8, 1975 as one of the panelists.

Benny as Jackie Trent in 'A Host of Your Favourite Stars'

Benny as Jackie Trent in "A Host of Your Favourite Stars"

Broadcast: December 26, 1978
The real-life Jackie Trent was Tony Hatch's wife and performing partner at the time of this show.


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Page 6 (1979 - 1980)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Angela O'Rippon in 'Leprechaun T.V.'

Benny as Angela O'Rippon in "Leprechaun T.V."

Broadcast: March 14, 1979
Benny as Angela O'Rippon in "Leprechaun T.V."

Benny as Count Dracula in 'Wondergran Meets Dracula'

Benny as Count Dracula in "Wondergran Meets Dracula"

Broadcast: March 14, 1979
Benny as Count Dracula in "Wondergran Meets Dracula"

Benny as Cleo Laine in the 'Musical Favorites' Opening

Benny as Cleo Laine in the "Musical Favorites" Opening

Broadcast: April 25, 1979
Benny as Cleo Laine in the "Musical Favorites" Opening

Benny as Liberace in the 'Musical Favorites' Opening

Benny as Liberace in the "Musical Favorites" Opening

Broadcast: April 25, 1979
Benny as Liberace in the "Musical Favorites" Opening

Benny as O'Jack in 'Leprechaun Television'

Benny as O'Jack in "Leprechaun Television"

Broadcast: April 25, 1979
Benny as O'Jack in "Leprechaun Television"

Benny is Helen Horton's Husband Henry in 'Yeild To The Dawn'

Benny is Helen Horton's Husband Henry in "Yeild To The Dawn"

Broadcast: April 25, 1979
Benny is Helen Horton's Husband Henry in "Yeild To The Dawn".

Benny is Helen Horton's Husband  in 'Lean On My Crutch' from 'Yield To The Dawn'

Benny is Helen Horton's Husband in "Lean On My Crutch" from "Yield To The Dawn"

Broadcast: April 25, 1979
Benny is Helen Horton's Husband in "Lean On My Crutch" from "Yeild To The Dawn".

Benny as Barry Normal in 'Hollywood Grates: Chubby Dodds'

Benny as Barry Normal in "Hollywood Grates: Chubby Dodds"

Broadcast: February 6, 1980
Benny as Barry Normal in "Hollywood Grates: Chubby Dodds"

Benny as Anthony Newley in 'A Host of Your Favourite Stars'

Benny as Anthony Newley in "A Host of Your Favourite Stars"

Broadcast: March 5, 1980
Benny as Anthony Newley, performing "Poor Old Prunella" in the opening "A Host of Your Favourite Stars" segment. The real-life Mr. Newley (1931-1999) had worked with some Hill-related performers over the years, namely Susie Baker (qv) and her twin sister Jennifer in the original stage production of his Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, and the likes of Patricia Hayes in his infamous 1969 flop film Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?

Benny as Miriam Makeba in 'A Host of Your Favourite Stars'

Benny as Miriam Makeba in "A Host of Your Favourite Stars"

Broadcast: March 5, 1980
Benny as Miriam Makeba, doing a variation of the "Click" routine he did frequently over the years. His impersonation of Ms. Makeba officially closed the curtain on the "Host of Your Favourite Stars" segments that aired at the start of each show on and off since 1975.

Benny as the Clown in 'Benny's International Television'

Benny as the Clown in "Benny's International Television"

Broadcast: April 16, 1980
Benny as the Clown in "Benny's International Television". It's also known as "TV Romania Te Rose"

Benny as  Tom O'Tarbuck in 'Name That Tune?'

Benny as Tom O'Tarbuck in "Name That Tune?"

Broadcast: April 16, 1980
The name of Benny's character in this parody was an amalgam of the names of two popular British game-show hosts of the time, Tom O'Connor (the host of the actual Name That Tune then) and Jimmy Tarbuck.


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Page 7 (1981 - 1982)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Mr. Hyde in 'Wondergran'

Benny as Mr. Hyde in "Wondergran"

Broadcast: January 7, 1981
Benny as Mr. Hyde in "Wondergran"

Benny as Michael Caine in 'Not A Lot Of People Know That'

Benny as Michael Caine in "Not A Lot Of People Know That"

Broadcast: January 7, 1981
Benny as Michael Caine in "Not A Lot Of People Know That"

Benny as 'Big Poppa'

Benny as "Big Poppa"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
Benny as "Big Poppa"

Benny as Albert in 'Big Poppa'

Benny as Albert in "Big Poppa"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
Benny as Albert in "Big Poppa"

Benny as Sheriff Jardine in 'Big Poppa'

Benny as Sheriff Jardine in "Big Poppa"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
Benny as Sheriff Jardine in "Big Poppa"

Benny as Jed in 'Big Poppa

Benny as Jed in "Big Poppa"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
Benny as Jed in "Big Poppa"

Benny as Gaston Leclerc in 'Friends To Tea with Henry McGee'

Benny as Gaston Leclerc in "Friends To Tea with Henry McGee"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
Benny as Gaston Leclerc in "Friends To Tea with Henry McGee"

Benny as Ann Afford in 'News at Ten'

Benny as Ann Afford in "News at Ten"

Broadcast: March 25, 1981
The name was a pun on Anna Ford, who was co-anchor of ITN's (actual) News at Ten at that point.

Benny as Patrick Wayne in 'The Monte Carbolic Show'

Benny as Patrick Wayne in "The Monte Carbolic Show"

Broadcast: January 6, 1982
The real-life Patrick Wayne, who was host of the actual Monte Carlo Show which was the basis for this parody, was the son of American movie cowboy John Wayne.

Benny as Kenny Rogers in 'The Monte Carbolic Show'

Benny as Kenny Rogers in "The Monte Carbolic Show".

Broadcast: January 6, 1982
Benny as Kenny Rogers in "The Monte Carbolic Show".

Benny in 'Learning All The Time'

Benny in "Learning All The Time".

Broadcast: February 10, 1982
Benny in "Learning All The Time".


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Page 8 (1983 - 1984)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny is Professor Arnold McFudpucker in 'Superteech'

Benny is Professor Arnold McFudpucker in "Superteech".

Broadcast: January 5, 1983
Benny is Professor Arnold McFudpucker in "Superteech".

Benny is Cliff Mitchelmore, host of the 'Holiday' Program

Benny is Cliff Mitchelmore, host of the "Holiday" Program

Broadcast: March 16, 1983
Benny is Cliff Mitchelmore, host of the "Holiday' Program".

Benny is a kid with a sling shot in 'Saucy Boy'

Benny is a kid with a sling shot in "Saucy Boy"

Broadcast: March 16, 1983
Benny is a kid with a sling shot in "Saucy Boy".

Benny as 'The Vagabond'

Benny as "The Vagabond"

Broadcast: April 25, 1984
Benny as "The Vagabond".


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Page 9 (1985 - 1986)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Hannibal Smith in 'The B-Team'

Benny as Hannibal Smith in "The B-Team".

Broadcast: January 2, 1985
Benny as Hannibal Smith in "The B-Team".

Benny as Mr. T in 'The B-Team'

Benny as Mr. T in "The B-Team".

Broadcast: January 2, 1985
Benny as Mr. T in "The B-Team".

Benny as Chuck Kirkdale in 'The Herd'

Benny as Chuck Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Broadcast: March 31, 1986
Benny as Chuck Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Benny as Biff Kirkdale in 'The Herd'

Benny as Biff Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Broadcast: March 31, 1986
Benny as Biff Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Benny as Miss Cissie in 'The Herd'

Benny as Miss Cissie in "The Herd"

Broadcast: March 31, 1986
Benny as Miss Cissie in "The Herd"

Benny as Patricia Kirkdale in 'The Herd'

Benny as Patricia Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Broadcast: March 31, 1986
Benny as Patricia Kirkdale in "The Herd"

Benny is flautist James Gaulstone in 'For Ever Love'

Benny is flautist James Gaulstone in "For Ever Love"

Broadcast: April 8, 1985
Benny is flautist James Gaulstone in "For Ever Love".

Benny as Det. Sgt. Christine Cagney in 'Cagney & Lacey'

Benny as Det. Sgt. Christine Cagney in "Cagney & Lacey"

Broadcast: April 16, 1986
Benny as Det. Sgt. Christine Cagney in "Cagney & Lacey"

Benny as Det. Mary Beth Lacey in 'Cagney & Lacey'

Benny as Det. Mary Beth Lacey in "Cagney & Lacey"

Broadcast: April 16, 1986
Benny as Det. Mary Beth Lacey in "Cagney & Lacey"

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Page 10 (1988 - 1991)

The Benny Hill Show
One of Benny's greatest talents was his ability to portray so many characters and create so many expressions. I'm sure you will recognize many of these famous faces he used over the years. This page has a lot of small images so it may take a moment to load. Place your mouse cursor over each image for a description. If you have a favorite Benny Hill character you'd like to see here, just contact me and I can add it. Enjoy!

Benny as Roger Crook in 'The Crook Report'

Benny as Roger Crook in "The Crook Report"

Broadcast: February 8, 1989
The name was a pun on Roger Cook, a British investigative reporter whose "ambush journalism" style (and show title of The Cook Report) were parodied here. An irony in this sketch was the name of the ersatz production company in the sketch, "Bentral Television" - a play on both Hill's first name and ITV's Midlands franchise Central Television, for which Benny was slated to do a series of specials at the time of his death in 1992.

Benny as Dr. Ruth Westheimer in 'Ask Dr. Ruth!'

Benny as Dr. Ruth Westheimer in "Ask Dr. Ruth!"

Broadcast: May 30, 1991
From the Benny Hill's World Tour: New York show, Benny as Dr. Ruth Westheimer in "Ask Dr. Ruth!"

Benny as Roseanne Barr in 'Ask Dr. Ruth!'

Benny as Roseanne Barr in "Ask Dr. Ruth!"

Broadcast: May 30, 1991
From Benny Hill's World Tour: New York, Benny as Roseanne Barr in "Ask Dr. Ruth!"

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