History Series / AlloAllo

* DoggedNiceGuy: Monsieur Alphonse for Edith.
* DoubleDoubleTitle

* AbhorrentAdmirer: Captain Bertorelli is seen by this by most of the principal female cast. He has much better luck with extras.

* HistoricalCharactersFictionalRelative: Herr Otto Flick, a parody of the sinister Nazi Gestapo agent, tends to remind others that he's the godson of Heinrich Himmler. On at least one occasion, this gets him out of trouble when he's arrested by Wehrmacht General von Klinkerhoffen and Himmler uses his connections to get him released.

** Swastikas are simply used realistically. Majority of the scenes are shot in and around the Café René and virtually all Germans are either Wehrmacht or Gestapo officers -- swastika armbands were worn only by members of the SS. Whenever their presence is required (flags in front of German command post, insignia in Herr Flick's office, authentic photograph of Heinrich Himmler etc.), swastikas are in place. They are prominently displayed during [[spoiler:René's execution]] in season 1. Helga wore swastika lingerie, too.

** Many comments and jokes are centered around Helga's large bust. However, while quite lovely, Creator/KimHartman possesses a rather moderate bust. Creator/VickiMichelle (Yvette) and even Kirsten Cooke (Michelle) are more generously endowed.

* ExcitedShowTitle: '''Allo! 'Allo!'' The exclamation marks are important.

** The MacGuffin painting is by an artist named Van Klomp. If the '[[TheVonTropeFamily Van]]' part didn't tip you of as to his nationality (and that he is a Van Gogh {{Expy}}), [[BilingualBonus 'Klomp' is the Dutch word for their famous wooden shoes]].

** David Janson, the actor who played Hitler's impersonator in an episode of Series 8, also appeared as the second actor to play Herr Flick in Series 9.

** "'tler!" was Hans' substitute for "Heil Hitler". This caused rumors that this was due to Sam Kelly (who is Jewish) refusing to do the full salute, which he denied, claiming that the "'tler!" (both monosyllabic and a split-second behind the rest of those present) was meant to emphasize Hans' laziness. No -- he was not saying "Klop".

* CharacterOutlivesActor: Jack Haig, who played forger Roger Leclerc, died of cancer in 1989 toward the end of Series 5. He was written out as having voluntarily returned to prison (finding the food better than that at Cafe Rene) and being replaced by his brother Ernest. (The first actor to play Ernest, Derek Royle, also died after one season, but the role was then [[TheOtherDarrin recast with the much younger Robin Parkinson]].)

** Roger Leclerc returns to prison between Series 5 and 6, finding the food there better than that at Café René. (This move was necessitated by the death of actor Jack Haig.)

** A total of four actors who regularly appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Creator/GuySiner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Creator/RichardMarner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Creator/JohnDCollins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon.

** A total of four actors who regularly appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Creator/GuySiner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Creator/RichardMarner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon.

** Many comments and jokes are centered around Helga's large bust. However, while quite lovely, Kim Hartman possesses a rather moderate bust. Creator/VickiMichelle (Yvette) and even Kirsten Cooke (Michelle) are more generously endowed.

** Phoebe Scholfield was seen in Series 1 and Series 2 as Henriette, one of Michelle’s assistants in the Resistance, then appeared in Series 5 as a member of the Communist Resistance, before appearing again in Series 6 as Henriette.
** David Janson, the actor who played Hitler’s impersonator in an episode of Series 8, also appeared as the second actor to play Herr Flick in Series 9.
** A total of four actors who regularly appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Creator/GuySiner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Richard Marner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon.

** Many comments and jokes are centered around Helga's large bust. However, while quite lovely, Kim Hartman possesses a rather moderate bust. Vicki Michelle (Yvette) and even Kirsten Cooke (Michelle) are more generously endowed.

** Colonel von Strohm’s office has different wallpaper and decorations.

** Edith, whose attempts at singing are so bad that customers will stick any readily available foodstuffs into their ears to avoid having to hear her.[[note]](Cast members have recalled in interviews that Carmen Silvera truly was completely tone deaf, so her terrible singing is not an affectation.)[[/note]]

** A total of four actors who regularly appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Guy Siner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Richard Marner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon.

** To some extent, Gruber. The general consensus among the other characters is that he's handsome; Guy Siner is usually the first to state that he really isn't. He is, though, charming enough that it generally maintains the illusion.

Very much a parody of ''Series/SecretArmy'', an earlier drama set in a similar milieu, it starred Gorden Kaye as René Artois, owner of a restaurant in a small occupied French town -- and a whole host of other characters (for a longer list see [[Characters/AlloAllo here]]). For the most part, René, who would introduce each episode with a FourthWall-breaking monologue to the camera in which he'd helpfully recap the plot for us and gripe about it, just wants to keep his head down, stay out of trouble and fool around [[KavorkaMan with the improbable number of beautiful women who are passionately attracted to him]]. Unfortunately for him, he keeps getting dragged into numerous intrigues and shenanigans involving the [[LaResistance French Resistance]] and the [[ThoseWackyNazis occupying Germans]], who both view him as essential to their various schemes.

** At the beginning of Series 7, René remarks that it's been two years since he last spoke to the audience in reference to the hiatus the show needed to take while Gordon Kaye recovered from a serious injury.

** The infamous apron camera René is forced to use in one episode alludes to a scene from Series/AreYouBeingServed in which Kaye appeared. In it, he was a Scotsman who wished to buy a raincoat. While trying it on, it looks like he's practicing flashing people. When Mr. Humphries and Mr. Lucas enquire what he's doing, he reveals that he's actually an ambush photographer. He then demonstrates by using the camera concealed in his kilt's sporran.

** A rather off-colour CastingGag: Gorden Kaye who played René came out during the run of the show.

* TimeSkip: The first seven seasons took place over only a few months. There is a two-year jump between Series 7 and 8, reflecting the real-life gap (due to Gordon Kaye needing to recuperate after being seriously injured) between the two series.

* GrailInTheGarbage: The second painting, ''Cracked Vase with Two Daisies'' was a regular fixture on the cafe wall, which Rene's mother-in-law had received from an impoverished Dutchman in return for her 'favours'. Then General von Klinkerhoffen dropped in and confiscated what he recognised as an original Van Gogh.

** A total of six actors who appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Guy Siner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Richard Marner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon. Louis Sheldon made a guest appearance as Lt. Rheinhardt in a Series 2 episode of of ''Series/SecretArmy'' and as a German soldier in a Series 7 episode of 'Allo 'Allo! itself. David Beckett appeared in the Series 2 finale of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as a German guard and in a Series 1 and Series 2 episode of 'Allo 'Allo!, both times playing a German soldier.

* PlayingGertrude: An unusually aged version; Rose Hill (67 when the show began) was only eight years older than her onscreen daughter Carmen Silvera (59 at the start). Disguised better than usual as Hill spent most of the series almost invisible under her huge night-cap, with her body hidden under blankets.

* {{Gainaxing}}: the vibrating ice cream truck, in particular.

* ManChild: Captai Geering, Colonel Von Strohm and the Gestapo officers all had aspects of this.

* Manchild: Captai Geering, Colonel Von Strohm and the Gestapo officers all had aspects of this.

** A total of six actors who appeared in 'Allo 'Allo! also appeared in ''Series/SecretArmy'', the 1970s drama that the show was based on and deliberately spoofed. Hilary Minister, who played General von Kinkerhoffen, previously was seen as Hauptmann Muller in four episodes in Series 3 of ''Series/SecretArmy''. Guy Siner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Richard Marner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon. Louis Sheldon made a guest appearance as Lt. Rheinhardt in a Series 2 episode of of ''Series/SecretArmy'' and as a German soldier in a Series 7 episode of 'Allo 'Allo! itself. Guy Siner, who played Lieutenant Gruber, appeared in one Series 3 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as an unnamed "German Monitoring Personnel". Richard Marner, who played Colonel von Strohm, also had a guest appearance as Marin Marais in a Series 2 episode of ''Series/SecretArmy''. John D. Collins, who played Fairfax, appeared in five episodes of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as Inspector Paul Delon. Louis Sheldon made a guest appearance as Lt. Rheinhardt in a Series 2 episode of''Series/SecretArmy'' and as a German soldier in a Series 7 episode of 'Allo 'Allo! David Beckett appeared in the Series 2 finale of ''Series/SecretArmy'' as a German guard and in a Series 1 and Series 2 episode of 'Allo 'Allo!, both times playing a German soldier.

* {{Corpsing}}:
** In one episode Herr Flick and Helga get sprayed by dirt from an explosion. Kim Hartman gets the giggles due to how ridiculous Richard Gibson looks and completely loses it because Gibson absolutely refuses to break character and reacts as Herr Flick would have.
** In another episode, Edith and Michelle argue violently, ending with Michelle coldly noting that she could replace Mme Edith as a waitress and she also can sing. Kirsten Cooke [[ThrowItIn ad-libbed]] the ending: "In tune!" Carmen Silvera managed to stay in character, but Gorden Kaye was clearly trying not to burst out laughing.
** At one point Officer Crabtree utters the absolutely classic lines "I was pissing by the door, when I heard two shats. You are holding in your hand a smoking goon; you are clearly the guilty potty." Colonel von Strohm/Richard Marner is sitting in the front of the shot just finishing his drink, and he's clearly trying ''so'' hard not to laugh.