Ep 5. Sing You Sinners

This episode of Hi-de-Hi! titled "Sing You Sinners" revolves around the camp's entertainment staff as they prepare for their annual show. Jeffrey Fairbrother, the camp's manager, assigns Gladys Pugh, the chief Yellowcoat, as the principal organizer of the show. However, Gladys is confident that she can handle everything alone and doesn't want anyone else interfering with her plans.

Meanwhile, Ted Bovis, the camp's resident comedian, is reeling after finding out that his ex-wife is set to marry his arch-nemesis, the camp's fitness instructor, Barry. Desperate to get back at Barry, Ted teams up with Spike Dixon, his mischievous assistant, to plan a series of pranks against Barry.

As the show's rehearsals continue, the entertainment staff faces several obstacles. The newly formed dance troupe, led by Gladys, struggles to perfect their routine. Meanwhile, the camp's cleaner, Peggy, dreams of participating in the show and impressing her crush, the handyman, Fred.

The climax of the episode is the show's opening night, where tensions run high backstage, and Gladys finds herself struggling to keep everything under control. Ted and Spike's pranks continue outside the theater, causing chaos for the guests and staff alike.

"Sing You Sinners" offers a hilarious insight into the world of entertainment staff at a holiday camp in the 1950s. The episode highlights the bonds between the staff and their determination to pull off a successful show. However, personal drama and deep-seated grudges threaten to derail the production, resulting in a chaotic and hilarious performance.