Dad's Army: The Very Best Episodes: Volume 2

Croft, David; Perry, Jimmy

ISBN 10: 0563504331 ISBN 13: 9780563504337

Publisher: BBC Books, 2006

Synopsis

Comedian Phill Jupitus is a long-standing and enthusiastic Dad's Army fan, and this CD features four of his favourite episodes of the classic series. In 'Fallen Idol' (3 June 1975), the men are away on a weekend exercise, and Mainwaring's decision to fraternise with the men is called into question by a fellow officer. 'The Royal Train' (22 June 1976) sees them all at Walmington on Sea railway station awaiting the arrival of His Majesty, while in 'No Spring for Frazer' (3 June 1974), Frazer loses an essential component of his Lewis gun - and fears it may have fallen into one of his coffins. Finally, in 'The Deadly Attachment' (4 May 1976) the men are given command of a captured U-Boat crew, and the German captain forms an instant dislike for Mainwaring. Providing stalwart support to the stars are John Laurie, James Beck, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

2 CDs. 1 hr 51 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: BBC Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0563504331
• ISBN 13: 9780563504337
• Binding: Audio CD
• Number of pages: 1