Who's Who Of
The Benny Hill Show

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(Hare - Jobling)

A Special Thanks must go to contributing editor William Brown for submitting these photos and information on each of these actors / actresses. Many of them were regulars and some were actually guest stars. I have added links to the Internet Movie Database where I could find them. Hope you can find many of those stars you've been wondering about and maybe a few you hadn't thought of. If you don't find what you are looking for, fear not. This section will continue to expand. Thanks again to William Brown, who wrote all of the information. I have also taken this section and put all of the entries in alphabetical order. If you are looking for someone specific, simply place your cursor on the links on the right hand side of the page. A caption will pop up letting you know which names that link will take you to. Enjoy!

Robertson Hare (1891-1979)

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Legendary British comedy actor Robertson Hare (1891-1979), seen here as George Podmore in the Dec. 25, 1969 "Is This Your Life?" sketch. His most famous catchphrase was "Oh, calamity!" which he uttered in the sketch. At the time of this show, he was also in a British sitcom called All Gas And Gaiters.

Miki Harvey

Two screencaps of Miki Harvey, both from the April 27, 1988 edition on which she was a Hill's Angel: (top) the opening "Bronco Benny" number, and (bottom) the "New York, New York"/"There's No Place Like London" dance routine from the "Club Chic a Go-Go" segment. She and fellow Angels Sue Upton, Zoe Bryant and Liz Jobling posed with Benny for a fashion spread that appeared in the April 22-29, 1988 issue of TV Times (UK) magazine, the pictures of which can be found at http://www.sueupton.net/photos.html . Ms. Harvey's other known credit, prior to her aforementioned TBHS appearance, was as one of the dancers in the 1987 London stage production of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures (another dancer in that production was former Love Machinist Claire Lutter, qv).

Patricia Hayes (1909-1998)

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The late Patricia Hayes (1909-1998), who was one of the major supporting players in Mr. Hill's stock company in the 1950's and 1960's. Among her more famous moments on the BBC was as interviewer to Benny as a German baron in a precursor to the "Sound Delay Interview" sketch of his first Thames show, and as the original femme fatale in "The Stamp Collector" parody (a role played a decade later by Stella Moray, qv). She only appeared in four Thames shows (this still was from March 11, 1970). After her Jan. 27, 1971 appearance, Mr. Hill let her out of her contract so she could star in a play called "Edna, The Inebriate Woman" for which she won a BAFTA award (whereby she thanked Benny for letting her out of her contract!). Her last show ever for Benny was March 14, 1979 (as a "Special Guest Star"). Later played the old lady with the dogs in Monty Python alumnus John Cleese's A Fish Called Wanda. Her son, Richard O'Callaghan, is also an actor.

Nola Haynes

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A shot of Nola Haynes from the March 14, 1979 "Hot Gossamer" number. She was also in the next show, April 25, 1979 (where, just as one example, she figured in the "Soar-Away Sum" blooper routine), as well as being one of the Hill's Angels in the April 16, 1980 "New York, New York" piece. Also had a role in the 1987 made-for-TV remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Suspicion (which starred Jane Curtin of Saturday Night Live, Kate & Allie and 3rd Rock from the Sun fame); her most recent role, per IMDb, was as a "Chorus Girl" in a 1992 episode of Jeeves and Wooster.

Sharon Haywoode

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Sharon Haywoode (top: from the April 16, 1980 sketch "Station 007 New York Presents: 1994"; the only other known black Angel besides Susan Daly, qv). The bottom photo is from the Hill's Angels' "New York, New York " number, also from April 16, 1980. London born Sharon Haywoode, or Sidney Haywoode as she is better know, was an Angel in the last two shows of 1980, 3/5/80 and 4/16/80. She can also be seen in a leftover sketch on show 3/25/81. A year later in October 1981 she became a member of Flick Colbys Zoo for which she would stay untill the end of 1982. However, she is also the forgotten star of 80's British Pop. In 1983 she was signed up by CBS and released the single 'A Time Lke This' 1983. She was a solo singer and recorded with CBS untill 1989 with he biggest hit 'Roses' 1986 which got to number 11 in the UK charts. Her album 'Arrival' was released in 1985. Sometimes she recorded under the name 'Sidney Haywoode' or sometimes just 'Haywoode'. Her single 'Getting Closer' 1985 was later recorded by Kylie Minogue as a b side. Sydney left the UK and now work in the US as a club/restaurant singer.

Eira Heath (b.1940)

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The lovely Miss Eira Heath, seen here singing "Wedding Cake" on Mr. Hill's second Thames show on Dec. 25, 1969. She was in every show of the first Thames series, and never appeared again afterwards. In the eyes of many Hill fans, she fared better as a comic support than as a singer (though her "Primavera" number in the European Song Contest sketch from Hill's Thames debut on Nov. 19, 1969 wasn't half bad). Miss Heath was primarily a musical-comedy performer who did much stage, radio and TV work, as well as being in the 1966 movie A Man For All Seasons. She played Hippolyta in the 1964 Rediffusion London TV production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in which Benny was Bottom and future Hill supporting player/dancer Kay Frazer (qv) was Fairy. Also did much music programs on BBC Radio to at least the 1980's. Her hobbies included walking and herb growing. The page for her at www.musical-theatre.net, has reappeared, but like before, does not mention her short run with the Benny Hill Show.

Zoe Hendry

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From the March 13, 1974 "Match of the Week: Golden Goalies and Their Silver Saves" sketch, (top), a vidcap of Zoe Hendry who was among the spectators cheering the goalies. The petite (5' 2") actress appeared in mostly non-speaking parts in such 1970's films as Confessions of a Window Cleaner, To the Devil a Daughter and What's Up Nurse? In recent years, she has done radio plays on BBC Radio 4. A headshot of Ms. Hendry, (bottom), as from the 1985/86 edition of The Spotlight (London).

Emmett Hennessy

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A screenshot of Emmett Hennessy, one of the many uncredited extras in Benny's Eddie in August (he's the one on the left). A onetime folk singer from London, his credits range from such TV fare over the years as Adam Adamant Lives!, Doctor Who, Softly Softly, Z Cars and Upstairs, Downstairs, to films like The Love Box and The Loves of Cynthia. Last heard from, he's been based out of Trinidad & Tobago where his wife, Allyson Hennessy, is a veteran TV show host.

Abigail Higgins

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Two stills of fan favorite Abigail Higgins, from: (top) the "Hot Gossamer" routine of March 14, 1979, and (bottom) the Jan. 7, 1981 "Runaway" (a.k.a. TV Workout) number. At the time of her two 1979 appearances (on the April 25, 1979 show, she appeared in the "Yield to the Dawn" sketch as Benny's new neighbor), Ms. Higgins was a member of the second coming of Pan's People, along with another future Hill's Angel, Louise English. Abigail became an Angel herself in the 1981 series, figuring in the dance routines of every show therein - and also displaying a knack for comedy, as evidenced in the "Channel Surfing" sketch (Feb. 11, 1981) and the "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" quickie (March 25, 1981), just as a few examples. In that latter vein, she also appeared, uncredited, on and off in sketches and quickies as aired between 1982 and 1985, with the 1984 series being her most prominent (lusting after old man Jackie Wright in "Stupid Cupid," for example, or as a bank teller in the "Fingers McNee" sketch). Her only other known TV credit, outside of TBHS, was a 1983 Bruce Forsyth special, also produced by Thames.

Douglas Hill

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Douglas Hill (no relation to Benny), who played the dashing Roger in Eddie In August (his character dated, and ended up marrying, Nicole Shelby's).

Fay Hillier

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Two shots of Fay Hillier, who played the gold-digging bride in the "Marrying for Money" sketch of March 14, 1979 from which these pics originated (she also tended to an injured Dracula in the "WonderGran Meets Dracula" sketch). In one of the most amazing coincidences, the same year the "Marrying for Money" sketch aired, Ms. Hillier began a personal relationship with another famous British comic, Dick Emery, whose own fifth marriage collapsed thereabouts; their relationship lasted until his death in 1983. (Mr. Emery was also in the 1960 film Light Up the Sky in which Mr. Hill played a key supporting role.)

Cathy Holmes

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A still of Cathy Holmes as she appeared in the March 25, 1981 "Remote Control Hill's Angels" (Street Dance) routine.

Helen Horton (b.1928)

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A shot of Helen Horton from the March 5, 1980 sketch where Mr. Hill stepped into a picture so as to get something to eat. Bottom: her most famous role as nagging wife "Miriam." in "Lean On My Crutch" from "Yield To The Dawn" of April 25, 1979.

Rikki Howard

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A shot of Rikki Howard from the "beach ball" blooper of Feb. 4, 1970. She made numerous appearances on British TV, including Space: 1999, The Two Ronnies and 'Allo, Allo!, but is perhaps most famous for her role as Betty Whistler in the series Hi-De-Hi! on which she was a regular from its 1980 pilot through 1984.

Robert Howe

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A portrait (top) of Robert Howe taken in 1972 and featured in contemporary editions of The Spotlight. He was credited in the March 22, 1972 edition of TBHS; he was probably one of the nursing home patients (bottom) in the "Medical Memory Lane" musical/dancing number. His other credits include the films Half a Sixpence and The Young Girls of Rochefort, both as a dancer.

Laraine Humphrys (b.1953)

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Laraine Humphrys, as she appeared in the "Hi Karachi" ad parody, blooper on Feb. 22, 1973.She is still modeling today. You can find a photo of her here at www.modelplan.co.uk. You can find her quickly and easily when you click 'women' and then click 'A - Z'. You'll find her under 'L' for Laraine.

Johnny Hutch

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Another designated "short, bald one," ex-acrobat Johnny Hutch. He was in the last two years' worth of shows (the Hill's Little Angels-dominated efforts), plus the Benny Hill's World: New York! special. This still was from the "National Smile Week" sketch of his very first TBHS appearance from Jan. 13, 1988.

Anne Irving

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This is Anne Irving (sometimes credited as "Ann Irving") in her Feb. 4, 1970 appearance on TBHS. Both are from the Benny's Bloopers section of that show. The "beach ball" blooper (top) and the "harm a hair on her head" (bottom) blooper.

Penny Irving

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This is Penny Irving, seen here as one of many uncredited extras in the Oct. 25, 1972 "Woodstick" sketch. Probably most famous as the longest-lasting of Mr. Grace's secretaries, Miss Bakewell, on Are You Being Served?

Dan Jackson

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Seen here from the 10/28/70 "British Arms" sketch is Dan Jackson, making his only TBHS appearance. He also played immigrant "Cy Nomore" in the "Wind of Change" sketch (in black and white, an ironic forerunner of what the next three shows would be like), and was one of the crew members in the "Underworld Water of Jacques Custard" sketch.

Jayne-Marie

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A headshot of Jayne-Marie (top) as published in the 1979/80 edition of The Spotlight (London) casting directory. She was listed as being on the Dec. 26, 1978 edition (or, as they put it, "Christmas, 1978"), but was not in the end credits. She appeared in the "Friday Night Fever" sketch, albeit wearing a wig, and was also (middle and bottom) one of the nurses who tend to Benny in the "private" hospital in the March 14, 1979 "National Health Service" sketch. You can click the bottom image for a better view of Jayne-Marie with Benny in the "National Health Service Sketch". She is on the right side of the picture.

Suzanne Jerome
(b. circa 1960 - Dec. 4, 1986)

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From the 1985/86 edition of The Spotlight (London), a headshot of the late Suzanne Jerome (also known, per The Spotlight, as Suzi Jerome). The most famous film she appeared in was the James Bond flick Octopussy, as "Gwendoline"; her only other known verified credit at this time was a 1984 episode of The Comic Strip Presents. Committed suicide in 1986 at age 26 after a bout with depression. Her obituary in the weekly Variety, published in its Dec. 24, 1986 issue, had listed TBHS among her credits, as well as the London stage production of Oh Calcutta!. According to The Spotlight, Ms. Jerome's height was 6'.

Liz Jobling

Liz Jobling, a Hill's Angel from the 1988 series, as seen in the "Club Chic-a-Go-Go" segment from April 27, 1988.

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