Dad's Army: The Very Best Episodes: Volume 1

Croft, David; Perry, Jimmy

ISBN 10: 0563504188 ISBN 13: 9780563504184

Publisher: BBC Books, 2006

Synopsis

Diehard Dad's Army fan Phill Jupitus has selected four of his favourite episodes from the sitcom that captured the heart of a nation. As Jupitus says, 'There are episodes here you will be familiar with and some you may never have heard, but what I can promise is that they are all achingly funny.' 'The Man and the Hour' is the first ever episode of the series, in which Mainwaring barks out, 'Come on Adolf, we're ready for you!'; 'My British Buddy' finds Mollie Sugden guest starring as a Walmington inhabitant besotted with the new GIs in town; 'Time on My Hands' finds a German airman snagged by his parachute on the town hall clock; and in 'A Soldier's Farewell' Mainwaring dreams he is Napoleon at Waterloo, with Wilson an elegant Duke of Wellington... Providing stalwart support to the stars are John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

2 CDs. 1 hr 53 mins.

About this title

About the Author:

Jimmy Perry (Author) Jimmy Perry was born in Barnes, London in 1924. Aged 16 during the Second World War, he joined the Home Guard and then served with the Royal Artillery as a sergeant, also setting up a concert party as entertainment for the troops. After the war he trained as an actor. His writing partnership with David Croft began in 1968, and between them they created such hit shows as Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Hi-de-Hi and You Rang, M'Lord? David Croft (Author) David Croft was born in Poole, Dorset. He became a Major in the Second World War, serving in India. North Africa and Singapore. After the war he worked as an actor and then turned to writing. His involvement in television led to producing and directing. His numerous producer credits include Steptoe and Son and 'Til Death Us Do Part. As well as his partnership with Jimmy Perry, he developed Are You Being Served? and 'Allo 'Allo as a co-writer and producer with Jeremy Lloyd. He was awarded the OBE in 1978. He died in 2011.

From AudioFile:

Comedian and "Dad's Army" fan Phill Jupitus chose four of the most iconic episodes of the radio serial for this collection. The four episodes are great examples of the charm and hilarity that have made this series an indelible part of British culture. Each one is a winner--from the genesis episode, in which a band of scraggly volunteers organizes to resist the Nazis, to a story in which a German paratrooper crash lands on the town hall clock. Writing, production, and acting are taut and expert, with beautifully understated, fast-paced dialogue and an unforgettable cast of characters. This radio collection is a treasure for "Dad's Army" fans and should enchant a new generation of listeners. F.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0563504188
• ISBN 13: 9780563504184
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 1