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'Sometimes it's good to leave well alone'
The creator of Dad's Army discusses his involvement in the new film adaptation.
A feature film based on the classic TV series Dad's Army will reach cinemas in the New Year and a trailer for the film has just been released.
Speaking on the programme was Jimmy Perry, who wrote the original series of Dad鈥檚 Army and Tony Pritchard, of the Dad鈥檚 Army Appreciation Society.
"Sometimes it's good to leave well alone," Mr Perry said.
"I didn't write the script, I just sold the film rights and let them get on with it."
The film is in the lap of the gods, Mr Perry told the programme.
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