Jeffrey Holland
- 78 years old
- English
- Actor and comedian
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Why Jeffrey Holland is so popular in Hungary
Many of us in the UK remember Jeffrey Holland best as Spike Dixon in Hi-de-Hi! In Budapest, however, other British exports like Shakespeare, The Beatles and a nice cup of tea come a poor second behind James Twelvetrees of You Rang, M'Lord? As Jeffrey reveals, Hungarians just loved the series - and his character in particular - to the extent that their adoration to this day makes him break down in tears!
Craig Campbell, The Sunday Post, 22nd November 2019Why do Hungarians love this dodgy old British sitcom?
The Upstairs Downstairs spoof has been forgotten in Britain. But in Hungary, kids still name their pets after the cast. Our writer travels to Budapest for the lavish 30th anniversary celebrations.
Claire Armitstead, The Guardian, 3rd October 2018The inside story of 80s sitcom Hi-de-Hi!
The antics of the employees of Maplins holiday camp entertained viewers for nearly a decade and made huge stars of the cast of Hi-de-Hi! Thirty years after the last episode was shown, on 30 January 1988, they have been sharing their memories with the BBC.
BBC, 30th January 2018Whatever happened to the Hi-de-Hi! cast?
We look back, 30 years after the sitcom ended.
Chortle, 30th January 2018Waiting For God review
The piece has been constructed from a selection of plots from the original television series, I recognised the stories that were used. However you don't need to have seen the television series to be able to enjoy this production.
Helen McWilliams, My Theatre Mates, 5th June 2017Waiting For God - New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
McAuliffe and Holland are consummate veteran actors and Aitken can clearly write razor-sharp dialogue. It's just a shame these qualities are being squandered in such an unimaginative re-hash.
Paul Couch, The Reviews Hub, 9th May 2017Waiting For God review
With audiences demanding evermore lavish and spectacular productions, it was a welcome return to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford for the stage version of Waiting for God.
Neil Mcfarlane, West End Wilma, 8th May 2017Waiting for God review
The main comedy though is firmly in the dialogue, very slick, very quick and very funny. Aitkens has now achieved an age to appreciate the problems and perhaps put a more personal slant on the writing.
Sheila Connor, British Theatre Guide, 3rd May 2017Jeffrey Holland replaces Roy Hudd in Waiting For God
Hi-de-Hi favourite Jeffrey Holland has stepped in to play Tom Ballard in a new stage adaptation of TV sitcom Waiting For God. The role had been due to be played by Roy Hudd but he has withdrawn from the production on medical advice due to ill health.
Blackpool Gazette, 13th April 2017Theatre review: ...And This Is My Friend Mr Laurel
The affection Jeffrey Holland has for a comedian who was both inspired and inspirational, toiling tirelessly away to hone the comic talent he was born with, is palpable - ensuring this tribute is as heartfelt as it is fascinating.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd January 2017