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Apart from the Huns their archenemy is officious Air raid
Warden (Bill Pertwee) who is always ready to sabotage Mainwaring's
Men, be it in love or war.
No Spring For Frazer: The machine gun spring is lost. Has
undertaker Frazer dropped it in a coffin?
Mum's Army: Captain Mainwaring is recruiting women to swell
the ranks. Frazer recommends 'firm bodies with big strong
thighs'; but the Captain has higher ambitions.
Menace from the Deep: Pike has lost the food, and the boat,
when the cry of ancient mariners is heard.
When Did You Last See Your money? Jones tries to pay a half-pound
of sausages into his bank account. What has happened to the
cash?
The Honourable Man: Sergeant Wilson has been elevated to
the aristocracy. When a hero of the Soviet Union visits who
has precedence, a Captain or a Honourable Sergeant?
Dad's Army was inspired by the experiences Producer David
Croft had when he served with the Home Guard.
What started as a limited series ran for years. For many
of the elderly actors it was the start of a new career and
the characters they created became household favourites.
And so did their phrases… "You stupid boy!" (Captain Mainwaring
to Private Pike). "They don't like it up 'em, the cold steel.
They…Do…Not… Like …It…Up…'Em!" (Corporal Jones with bayonet).
"We're doomed, I tell you, doo…oomed. Aye we're doomed!" (Private
Frazer in pessimistic mood).
The laughs are as plentiful today as when they were first
performed. Recently a mother played an episode to her young
old children. From the kitchen she could hear them laughing.
Later she asked why they had enjoyed it. Their reply was,
'It's such fun to see old people behaving so stupidly'!
Captain Mainwaring couldn't have put it any better.
Conclusion: 90% Extras: 90%.
Continued: DVD
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