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Absent Friends

Episode 6 of 13

The platoon forego a parade in Mainwaring's absence to compete in a darts match against the ARP wardens. When Mainwaring arrives back, he is appalled and orders Wilson to bring them back. But with two pints for the winners, the platoon are staying where they are.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jul 2019 20:30

Music Played

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

Credits

Role Contributor
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Private Frazer John Laurie
Private Joe Walker James Beck
Private Charles Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Private Frank Pike Ian Lavender
Writer David Croft
Writer Jimmy Perry
Producer David Croft

Broadcasts

  • Fri 30 Oct 1970 20:00
  • Sat 19 May 2012 18:30
  • Sat 29 Mar 2014 19:30
  • Mon 31 Mar 2014 19:00
  • Sat 5 Dec 2015 18:55
  • Sat 2 Jan 2016 20:40
  • Sat 2 Sep 2017 20:30
  • Sat 27 Jul 2019 20:30

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