'Allo 'Allo! (1984)
The classic BBC wartime sitcom that turned occupied France into the most gloriously chaotic café in television history.
'Allo 'Allo! - Series Information
- Original Title: 'Allo 'Allo!
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 1992
- Created by: David Croft, Jeremy Lloyd
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, War, Politics
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 30 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 9
- Number of Episodes: 82
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 7, 1984 (United States - TV-PG), September 7, 1984 (Canada - C8), September 7, 1984 (United Kingdom - PG), September 7, 1984 (Germany - 12), September 7, 1984 (France - 12), September 7, 1984 (Australia - PG), September 7, 1984 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: BBC One
- Alternative Titles: Ало, Ало (BG), Alô, Alô (PT)
- Production Companies: BBC
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
'Allo 'Allo! - Plot
The misadventures of hapless cafe owner René Artois and his escapades with the Resistance in occupied France.
'Allo 'Allo! - Trailer
Preview a classic clip from this beloved BBC wartime comedy series.
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'Allo 'Allo! - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- David Croft
- Jeremy Lloyd
Main Cast
- Gorden Kaye
- Carmen Silvera
- Vicki Michelle
- Richard Marner
- Kim Hartman
- Guy Siner
- Kirsten Cooke
- Rose Hill
- Kenneth Connor
- Hilary Minster
Writers
- Jeremy Lloyd
- David Croft
- Paul Adam
- Ian Davidson
- Ronald Chesney
'Allo 'Allo! - FAQs
Where can you stream 'Allo 'Allo! online?
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What is 'Allo 'Allo! about?
'Allo 'Allo! follows René Artois, a bumbling café owner in Nazi-occupied France, who finds himself entangled with the French Resistance, incompetent German officers, and hidden British airmen. The series blends slapstick comedy, parody, and farce to satirise wartime occupation with warmth and absurdist humour.
Is 'Allo 'Allo! based on a true story?
'Allo 'Allo! is not based on a true story. It is a fictional comedy parody inspired by the BBC drama Secret Army, which depicted the Belgian Resistance during World War II. Creators David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd reimagined that premise as broad farce, inventing all characters and storylines.
Why did 'Allo 'Allo! end after Series 9?
'Allo 'Allo! concluded in 1992 after nine series primarily because lead actor Gorden Kaye, who played René Artois, suffered severe head injuries in a 1990 storm accident. While he recovered and continued the show, the production team felt the series had run its natural course and chose to end it on their own terms.
Who are the main actors in 'Allo 'Allo!?
The principal cast includes Gorden Kaye as René Artois, Carmen Silvera as his wife Edith, Vicki Michelle as waitress Yvette, Richard Marner as Colonel von Strohm, Kim Hartman as Helga, Guy Siner as Lieutenant Gruber, Kirsten Cooke as Michelle, Rose Hill as Madame Fanny, Kenneth Connor, and Hilary Minster.
How many seasons and episodes does 'Allo 'Allo! have?
'Allo 'Allo! ran for 9 series between 1984 and 1992, comprising 82 episodes in total, plus 5 special episodes. Series lengths varied, with Series 5 being the longest at 26 episodes. The show also produced stage productions and a one-off pilot before the main run began.
Did 'Allo 'Allo! win any awards?
'Allo 'Allo! was a major ratings success for the BBC and earned widespread critical affection, though it was not a frequent awards contender. The series is recognised as a classic of British sitcom writing and has been celebrated in retrospective polls honouring the greatest British comedies of all time.
What shows are similar to 'Allo 'Allo!?
Fans of 'Allo 'Allo! often enjoy other classic British sitcoms such as Only Fools and Horses, Keeping Up Appearances, and Growing Pains. French Fields, a spin-off featuring some of the same cast, is also a natural companion piece for viewers who love the show's particular brand of comedy.
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