About 'Allo 'Allo!
"Allo 'Allo!" is a delightful and humorous British television series that originally aired from 1982 to 1992, spanning across a decade with great success. The show is set in a small-town cafe in occupied France during World War II, and it revolves around the chaotic life of the cafe owner, René Artois, played by the talented British actor, Gorden Kaye.
Kaye's portrayal of René Artois is nothing short of brilliant, as he brings a unique blend of wittiness and subtlety to the character. René finds himself in a series of misadventures as he attempts to navigate the complexities of life under German occupation. His character is a hapless and affable individual, who often gets caught up in the crossfire between the French Resistance and the German forces. Despite his predicaments, René remains a lovable character that the audience can't help but root for in every episode.
In addition to Kaye's remarkable performance, the show features a diverse cast of characters that add to its charm and humor. Carmen Silvera plays René's overbearing and mildly jealous wife, Edith Artois, who adds to the comedic tension in their dysfunctional marriage. Other notable characters include René's waitresses, Yvette and Maria, who are both secretly in love with him, and the German officer Crabtree, whose atrocious attempts at speaking French never fail to elicit laughter. Collectively, the characters' antics and misadventures make "Allo 'Allo!" a must-watch for fans of comedy and historical fiction.
Main Cast of 'Allo 'Allo!
Gorden Kaye
plays René Artois (82 episodes)
Carmen Silvera
plays Edith Artois (82 episodes)
Vicki Michelle
plays Yvette Carte-Blanche (82 episodes)
Richard Marner
plays Colonel Kurt von Strohm (82 episodes)
Kim Hartman
plays Private Helga Geerhart (82 episodes)
Guy Siner
plays Lieutenant Hubert Gruber (82 episodes)
Kirsten Cooke
plays Michelle Dubois (82 episodes)
Rose Hill
plays Madame Fanny (82 episodes)
Jack Haig
plays Roger Leclerc (51 episodes)
Kenneth Connor
plays Monsieur Alfonse (82 episodes)
Arthur Bostrom
plays Officer Crabtree (75 episodes)
Richard Gibson
plays Herr Otto Flick (76 episodes)
Hilary Minster
plays General Erich von Klinkerhoffen (82 episodes)
John D. Collins
plays Flying Officer Fairfax (75 episodes)
Nicholas Frankau
plays Flying Officer Carstairs (70 episodes)
Sue Hodge
plays Mimi Labonq (56 episodes)
Louis Mansi
plays Herr Engelbert von Smallhausen (75 episodes)
Secondary Cast of 'Allo 'Allo!
Sam Kelly
plays Captain Hans Geering (22 episodes)
Francesca Gonshaw
plays Maria Recamier (19 episodes)
Gavin Richards
plays Captain Alberto Bertorelli (40 episodes)
Robin Parkinson
plays Ernest Leclerc (23 episodes)
Roger Kitter
plays Captain Alberto Bertorelli (10 episodes)
Derek Royle
plays Ernest Leclerc (8 episodes)
David Janson
plays Hitler's Double (1 episode) , Herr Otto Flick (6 episodes)
David Griffin
plays Submarine Commander (1 episode)
Harriet Thorpe
plays Ethel (1 episode)
Stanley Lebor
plays Gypsy Leader (1 episode)
Michael Sheard
plays Goering's Double (1 episode)
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plays General von Karzibrot (2 episodes)
Cheryl Fergison
plays Desiree (1 episode)
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plays 'London Calling' (voice) (1 episode)
Graham Seed
plays Pilot (1 episode)
Robert East
plays Wing Commander Blenkinsop (1 episode)
Kim Wall
plays German Sentry (1 episode)
Ann Michelle
plays First Communist Girl (1 episode)
John Rutland
plays Clock Repairer (1 episode)
Phoebe Scholfield
plays Henriette (14 episodes)
Carole Ashby
plays Louise (16 episodes)
Ken Morley
plays General Leopold von Flockenstuffen (6 episodes)
Sarah Sherborne
plays Agent Grace (3 episodes)
Caroline Dennis
plays French Girl (1 episode)
Nick Burnell
plays Camp Commandant (3 episodes)
Fred Bryant
plays German General (2 episodes)
Aimée Delamain
plays Madame Sablon (1 episode)
Estelle Matthews
plays Mademoiselle Vendome (1 episode)
Patrick Edwards
plays German Soldier (1 episode) , Soldier in Cafe (1 episode) , Guard (1 episode) , German Guard (3 episodes)
Owen Brenman
plays London Calling (voice) (1 episode) , Guard (1 episode)
Luke Branagan
plays German Solider (uncredited) (1 episode)
Michael Percival
plays Joop Hoop de Hoop (1 episode)
Howard Leader
plays Ticket Seller (1 episode)
David Lloyd
plays German Guard #1 (1 episode) , Soldier in Chateau (1 episode) , German Soldier (1 episode)
Neil West
plays Train Guard (1 episode)
John Leeson
plays Train's Cook (1 episode)
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plays Nola (1 episode)
Debi Thomson
plays Claudette (1 episode)
Sarah Laura Hauenstein
plays Communist Resistance Girl (1 episode)
Martin Sadler
plays Voice of 'Gibson' (voice) (1 episode) , Wing Commander (3 episodes)
Rikki Howard
plays Elaine (1 episode) , Hélène 'Ici' Cerise (1 episode)
John Banks
plays Italian Soldier (3 episodes)
Richard Seymour
plays German Guard (1 episode)
Tim Brown
plays Submarine Lieutenant (1 episode) , Tailor (1 episode) , Squadron Leader Simpson (3 episodes)
Jackie D. Broad
plays Large Communist Girl (1 episode)
Eddie Caswell
plays Fruit Seller (1 episode)
James Gow
plays First German Guard (1 episode)
Michael Jayes
plays Priest (1 episode)
John Hoye
plays Guard (1 episode)
Jak Quartermaine
plays Guard (1 episode)
Trevor T. Smith
plays Orderly (1 episode) , Second German Guard (1 episode) , Guard (1 episode) , German Guard (1 episode) , Gate Guard (1 episode)
Julian Moss
plays Guard (1 episode)
Kit Hillier
plays Guard (1 episode)
Samantha O'Brien
plays Kitchen Girl (1 episode)
Lisa Anselmi
plays Communist Resistance Leader (1 episode)
Gaby Dellal
plays Communist Girl (1 episode)
Christopher Wild
plays German Soldier (1 episode)
Tim Barker
plays German Soldier (1 episode)
Ian Hanham
plays German Sergeant (1 episode) , German Ambush Leader (1 episode)
Sherry Louise Plant
plays Lisette (2 episodes)
Philip McInnerny
plays Wing Co. Hargreaves (voice) (1 episode) , Wing Commander Hargreaves (voice) (1 episode)
Len Keyes
plays Old Man (1 episode)
Robert Aldous
plays French Peasant (1 episode)
Paul Cooper
plays German Tailor (1 episode) , Wagstaff (1 episode) , Voice on Radio (voice) (1 episode) , Voices (voice) (1 episode) , London Voice (voice) (2 episodes) , London Calling (voice) (11 episodes)
Bill Malin
plays Soldier (1 episode)
Stephen Churchett
plays Wing Co Belfridge (voice) (1 episode)
Dick Harris
plays Stormtrooper (1 episode)
Richard Bonehill
plays German Guard (1 episode)
Kate Kenny
plays Major (1 episode)
Marek Anton
plays German Soldier (1 episode)
Paul David Betts
plays German Soldier #1 (1 episode)
Peter Dayson
plays German Soldier #2 (1 episode)
Giles Watling
plays Major Twistleton-Smythe (1 episode)
James Barron
plays Captain Starkington (1 episode)
Louise Gold
plays Private Elsa Bigstern (1 episode)
Ruben Lee
plays Gypsy (1 episode)
Jeremy Lloyd
plays Wolfgang (1 episode)
Eric Dodson
plays Intelligence Officer (1 episode)
Steve Edwin
plays Farkington (1 episode)
John James Evanson
plays Winston Churchill (1 episode)
Iain Mitchell
plays Priest (2 episodes)
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