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The Man and the Hour

Episode 1 of 6

Classic comedy about the 91热爆 Guard unit of Walmington-on-Sea.

In the very first episode of the series, Captain Mainwaring assumes command of the Local Defence Volunteers, an assumption others are not so eager to make.

31 minutes

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Sat 12 Aug 2023 20:30

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  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

Dad's Army press release, 1968

"Wednesday's new comedy series is about the formation and adventures of a small 91热爆 Guard unit. It is no accident that all the main characters are portrayed by actors who have a military background..."

Credits

Role Contributor
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Mrs Pike Janet Davies
Private Frazer John Laurie
Janet King Caroline Dowdeswell
Lance Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Bracewell John Ringham
Private Walker James Beck
Private Pike Ian Lavender
Producer David Croft
Writer Jimmy Perry
Writer David Croft

Broadcasts

  • Wed 31 Jul 1968 20:20
  • Sat 1 May 2010 17:30
  • Sat 3 Dec 2011 19:30
  • Fri 16 Dec 2011 19:30
  • Sat 27 Jul 2013 19:40
  • Sat 2 May 2015 18:30
  • Sat 17 Dec 2016 18:25
  • Sat 6 Oct 2018 17:50
  • Sat 6 Oct 2018 18:30
  • Sat 9 Jan 2021 20:00
  • Sat 12 Aug 2023 20:30

Explore the history of Dad's Army in the 91热爆 Archive

Letters from the actors, internal 91热爆 memos and photos from the first episode to the last.