In the final episodes of The Benny Hill Show, a contentious sketch featured Hill’s character as an aging, lecherous man relentlessly pursuing young women, which ended with a suggestive moment that many found uncomfortable and inappropriate.
The reaction was swift, with both critics and feminist organizations condemning the segment as sexist and out of step with the times.
By the early 1990s, television had begun to embrace a more socially aware approach, and programs like The Benny Hill Show, which were once beloved for their outdated humor, increasingly came under fire. This reflected a broader cultural movement toward more mindful and responsible media representation.