Ted Ray built upon his success in the new medium of television, gained through his monthly BBC series The Ted Ray Show, by jumping ship to 'the other side' during an interlude in the Corporation's scheduling. Bringing with him the writers Sid Colin and George Wadmore, he hosted a swift series of six Saturday-night programmes featuring his very popular standup.

The title should not be confused with the popular radio comedy show of the period, Hip-Hip-Hoo-Roy!, which starred Derek Roy and had featured among the cast the up-and-coming youngsters Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Alfred Marks.