from a triumphant Cannes TV festival, Hill assumed that they were to discuss details of a new series. Instead, Davies informed Hill that his programme would discontinue production, and that he was dismissing Hill himself. In an episode about Hill from the documentary series Living Famously, Davies stated there were three reasons why he did so: "The audiences were going down, the programme was costing a vast amount of money, and he (Hill) was looking a little tired." His shows had earned Thames £100 million, with a large percentage due to the success of his shows in the United States. At its peak in 1977, 21.10 million viewers in the U.K. watched Hill's show. In 1989, the last Thames episode attracted 9.58 million viewers. Despite declining ratings in the UK, the show was still one of Britain's most successful TV exports, airing in 97 other countries. Even though it was a ratings winner in the 1970s and 80s, in the 21st Century The Benny Hill Show was not repeated in full on national TV for 20 years, until That's TV announced that the programme would feature in its Christmas schedule, alongside other ITV programmes like Beadle's About and Kenny Everett's New Year Specials. Programme list The Benny Hill Show, broadcast on BBC Television/BBC 1 (1955, 1957–1958, 1961, 1964–1966, 1968) – 32 episodes were made (in black & white). The Benny Hill Show, made by ATV and broadcast on ITV (1957–1960, 1967) – Nine episodes were made (in b&w). The Benny Hill Show, made by Thames and broadcast on ITV (1969–1986, 1988–1989) – 58 episodes were made (in colour, except ep. 6-8, in b&w due to the Colour Strike). Benny Hill Down Under – 1977 special broadcast on Channel 10 – one episode (in colour). Benny Hill's World Tour: New York! - 1991 special broadcast on the USA Network - one episode (in colour). Other programmes featuring Benny Hill Hi There!, broadcast on BBC TV (1951). One episode was made. The Centre Show, broadcast on BBC TV (1953). Seven episodes were made. After the first episode, this was retitled The Forces Show. Showcase, broadcast on BBC TV (1954). Eight episodes were made. Benny Hill, broadcast on BBC TV (1962–1963). Sitcom where Hill played a different role every week. 19 episodes were made. The Waiters (1969). 30-minute silent film. Eddie in August (1970). 25-minute silent film. Omnibus Benny Hill - Clown Imperial