Benny Hill Down Under (1977)

5.3/10 60 min Comedy

Overview

A one-off special starring Benny Hill, filmed entirely in Australia. Includes a sketch about "Benny Kelly," son of infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly; "Hold Back the Wind" (a Tennessee Williams parody); "Archie's Angels" (a spoof of Charlie's Angels); and "Lady Godiva." Also: a vagabond dreams of moving up to the high life; an interview with Chow Mein; a dance routine set to the themes from The Avengers, M*A*S*H and Hawaii Five-O; and closing hijinks around the beach.

Cast

Benny Hill

Host / Various

Ron Shand

Various / Guest star

Barry Otto

Various / Guest star

Victoria Quilter

Various

Max Phipps

Various

Lorna Lesley

Various

Maurice Murphy

Various

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