"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
Carmen Silvera
Vicki Michelle
Richard Marner
Kim Hartman
Guy Siner
Kirsten Cooke
Rose Hill
Jack Haig
Kenneth Connor
Arthur Bostrom
Richard Gibson
Hilary Minster
John D. Collins
Nicholas Frankau
Sue Hodge
Louis Mansi
Secondary Cast of 'Allo 'Allo!
Peter Bradshaw
Graham Seed
Phoebe Scholfield
Sarah Sherborne
Caroline Dennis
Nick Burnell
Estelle Matthews
Patrick Edwards
Luke Branagan
Howard Leader
Neil West
Linda Styan
Debi Thomson
Sarah Laura Hauenstein
Martin Sadler
Rikki Howard
John Banks
Richard Seymour
Tim Brown
Jackie D. Broad
Eddie Caswell
James Gow
Michael Jayes
John Hoye
Jak Quartermaine
Trevor T. Smith
Julian Moss
Kit Hillier
Samantha O'Brien
Lisa Anselmi
Christopher Wild
Ian Hanham
Sherry Louise Plant
Philip McInnerny
Len Keyes
Robert Aldous
Paul Cooper
Bill Malin
Dick Harris
Kate Kenny
Marek Anton
Paul David Betts
Peter Dayson
Giles Watling
James Barron
Ruben Lee
John James Evanson
Crew of 'Allo 'Allo!
Full backstage crew list →- Released on September 07, 1984