The realisation that the entire cast has now passed away saddens me. Dad's army is pure comedy gold and watching it has helped me through tough times in life. I still come back to it once a while to escape reality. Even if it's just for a little bit. I must've watched every episode at least a dozen times. I still love it to this day.
I’m the same, as a young man (21) I’m so glad I found this series. Never fails to make me laugh. I listen to the radio shows while I work and get strange looks when I laugh out loud… if only they knew why
I think I have watched all episodes 4 or 5 times. The greatest masterpiece of script, casting and acting in TV history. I would loved to have met those guys in the day.
I will forever love this series. It is a comfort and a joy no matter how many times I've watched each episode. Dad's army I salute you and the laughter you bring!!
@@joescott8143Too true mate,I I totally agree, when the stress of our modern world gets a bit too much I always watch a random episode or two and I escape for a little time and feel a calming comfort and peace. This comedy series is a true blues beater,👍👍
I consider this work to be one of the masterpieces that we will not hope to see .. It is timeless and distinctive in our memories .. I am now 42 years old and when I feel uncomfortable and wanting to laugh I watch this distinguished work and then I do not stop laughing
I don't think that the majority of the viewers are conscious about between two laughs, what an outstandingly good acting performance comes to their way in this series. Arthur Lowe brings steady brilliance to the table as a matter of routine, yet IMO in this episode even he is outshone by John Le Mesurier and John Laurie, who engaged in that awkward, and heart-wrenchingly poignant conversation between themselves. Their performance is timeless and on the level, that it could be used as teaching material in theatrical academies, for a long time to come.
@20:11 poor girl only had one line, but she recovered well and got to say it one-and-a-half times. Gosh, I love this show. I used to watch it with my parents, who lived through that time I can't believe they're all gone now. The best writing and the best acting.
I had ever seen this wonderful program before. I always wanted to as I love old BBC shows but I am not in a position to buy it. I love Bless Me Father so it was a treat to see Arthur Lowe's performance here. Thank you so much for sharing! Its brought me a lot of happiness in these trying times. Subscribed.
I think it was 1975 when my i saw this great whit my parents.I don't remember much of the show,i was 10,but thinking about that time brings fine memories.
Mr Mainwaring objected to Pike going out with an ATS girl on the grounds that you never know where these girls come from. Princess Eiizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth ii served in the ATS.
Those lines of the song Pike sings at the opening of the ep were quoted by Australian PM, Robert Menzies, at a state banquet when Liz2 came to Australia, 1954. Pig Iron Bob, as he was known, slightly embarrassed HRH, apparently & it is certainly an awkward moment in the news reel.
Never get sick of these old shows. Just looked up Harry Champion "any old iron". He was a cockney entertainer from way back. He was fined five quid back in 1915 for singing "improper" songs, Cprl Jones probably would have enjoyed them haha!
I see that Jack Jones is using a slightly changed version of the signature tune for the radio show "Monday night at eight o'clock" which ran from 1937 till 1948. 24:00 It's Monday night at eight o'clock, oh can't you hear the chimes? They're telling you to take an easy chair, To settle by the fireside, take out your Radio Times, For Monday Night at Eight is on the air.
Lowe is briliant in this one as he is in all , but the drunk acting is particulary funny ..the whole cast is just perfect ...as is the band on the stage
I have loved this Great TV Serial since August 1988 when I was posted in London--- Seeing this Episode brought Old Memories Rushing Back making me feel Nostalgic about Good Old London about which the Great Dr. Samuel Johnson once remarked that" If "One is sick of London then One is Sick of Life!" Ambassador (Rtd) HVSManral
Yes, I think there's a lot to be said for marrying young. I was at a Hogmanay party a few years ago and there were 4 generations of one family there - I thought that was quite special.
The then young actor Ian Lavender gave a wonderful and intricate performance of a young, naïve lad in love, who going through emotional roller coaster, which he try to hide and so on.
Pasu suel There's a lot wrong with your story. Firstly, in live multi-camera studio TV productions like Dad's Army the director is in the gallery queuing the cameras with the vision mixer upstairs, not on the studio floor. This episode was recorded in October 1969 and broadcast the following month. You claim to be 51-years-old which means you were at the very least a baby when this episode was recorded. Why don't you just admit you're lying?
Lol! They weren't even like that in those days...p.s I'm not even sure what you mean ,by that ...😀 I assume you mean all egar and willing to please the man.hahaha! No.
Captain Mainwaring is a very astute man, he assessed Wilson correctly, Wilson may be a gentleman, but he does not have leadership qualities like Captain Mainwaring..
Matthew Y. (Dumbass) No he wasn’t. He never served in the Great War. He was born in 1912. He was made a captain in the RAC in 1946, prior to being demobbed after his service in India during WW2. You’re an idiot.
@@TH-camcanfuckagoat I don't think he was meaning in real life. In another episode, Wilson comes into the office in captain's dress uniform (I can't remember why) and revealed he was a Captain in WW1 in the regular army. But this was on the show. Not in real life.
It is one of several derogatory terms involving the the term "Dutch" in the English language, like Dutch wife, Dutch courage or Double Dutch. They are all reminders of the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
He couldn't be my boss telling me I can't sing. Then he worrying about who I'm dating and wants Wilson to talk to him about it. I told him where to get off at.
I can't stand when you see pics from award shows when all the mean are wearing the same black-and-white tuxedos, it's always much nicer when there's an array of outfits at events - i.e. Godfrey with his top hat and cape, Fraser with his traditional Scottish attire, even Jones + co's addition of medals to their tuxedos (which I know is more to do with military protocol than making a fashion statement but you know what I mean)
Thank you for posting this! PLEASE does ANYONE have info on the GRAHAM TWINS Dora and Doris??? I am trying to find any info on them I can, anything is appreciated! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Many of these programmes were rushed out and they probably never expected them to be repeated for 50+ years and dissected on You Tube etc. The fact that some of the BBC tapes were wiped bears this out. This particular episode was recorded on 30th October 1969 and broadcasted on 6th November.... just a week.
The realisation that the entire cast has now passed away saddens me. Dad's army is pure comedy gold and watching it has helped me through tough times in life. I still come back to it once a while to escape reality. Even if it's just for a little bit. I must've watched every episode at least a dozen times. I still love it to this day.
I’m the same, as a young man (21) I’m so glad I found this series. Never fails to make me laugh. I listen to the radio shows while I work and get strange looks when I laugh out loud… if only they knew why
I watch on the buses over and over for the same reason x
I,m From Australia and I agree
@@robertlagettie4792 same man, good to see I’m not the only Aussie who cares about this show
My Father always liked Bing Crosby. That's Crosby singing near the end of the show.
I think I have watched all episodes 4 or 5 times. The greatest masterpiece of script, casting and acting in TV history. I would loved to have met those guys in the day.
Frank Pike aka Ian Lavender had quite a good singing voice.
All episodes a gem. Well scripted comedy & well acted by the actors who knew the charactors they portrayed. The BBC got it right with the series.
I suggest you watch "Potter ".
I will forever love this series. It is a comfort and a joy no matter how many times I've watched each episode. Dad's army I salute you and the laughter you bring!!
I totally agree with you, I watch an episode before bed every night
@@joescott8143Too true mate,I I totally agree, when the stress of our modern world gets a bit too much I always watch a random episode or two and I escape for a little time and feel a calming comfort and peace. This comedy series is a true blues beater,👍👍
@@Wedget I feel the same😊
"My God Maenwaring you can hit pretty low when it suits you! " Love it! Might be the only time Wilson ever told him off.
No ! He also told him off about claiming a bed in another episode
Yes it definitely is the only episode ive seen Wilson give it back to mainwaring
I consider this work to be one of the masterpieces that we will not hope to see .. It is timeless and distinctive in our memories .. I am now 42 years old and when I feel uncomfortable and wanting to laugh I watch this distinguished work and then I do not stop laughing
I couldn't agree more,
Salam
RIP Pikey. You were a great singer.
Perfect script, extraordinary actors. Superb!!!!
I don't think that the majority of the viewers are conscious about between two laughs, what an outstandingly good acting performance comes to their way in this series. Arthur Lowe brings steady brilliance to the table as a matter of routine, yet IMO in this episode even he is outshone by John Le Mesurier and John Laurie, who engaged in that awkward, and heart-wrenchingly poignant conversation between themselves. Their performance is timeless and on the level, that it could be used as teaching material in theatrical academies, for a long time to come.
Thank you for making these available. They are classic and bring such a smile to my face. God Bless.
brilliant series love it I watch all the time especially when I'm feeling low
When I'm feeding down I always turn to old comedy's like dad's army back to a time when comedy was real comedy
Personally, I think the it-crowd is also great. And au service de la France is very funny.
Laughed tonight as I did 50 years ago.
This will never get old.
19:05 "Hasn't your old woman got a rolling pin" 😂
@20:11 poor girl only had one line, but she recovered well and got to say it one-and-a-half times. Gosh, I love this show. I used to watch it with my parents, who lived through that time I can't believe they're all gone now. The best writing and the best acting.
They have all passed away now what a great bunch of actors the like we will never see again RIP all
I had ever seen this wonderful program before. I always wanted to as I love old BBC shows but I am not in a position to buy it. I love Bless Me Father so it was a treat to see Arthur Lowe's performance here. Thank you so much for sharing! Its brought me a lot of happiness in these trying times. Subscribed.
I think it was 1975 when my i saw this great whit my parents.I don't remember much of the show,i was 10,but thinking about that time brings fine memories.
Mr Mainwaring objected to Pike going out with an ATS girl on the grounds that you never know where these girls come from. Princess Eiizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth ii served in the ATS.
RIP queen Elizabeth...🙏🙏🙏
And we all know where she came from...
Those lines of the song Pike sings at the opening of the ep were quoted by Australian PM, Robert Menzies, at a state banquet when Liz2 came to Australia, 1954. Pig Iron Bob, as he was known, slightly embarrassed HRH, apparently & it is certainly an awkward moment in the news reel.
He was right, the royal family are awful people. All of them.
Yes, and that's the joke.
Never get sick of these old shows. Just looked up Harry Champion "any old iron". He was a cockney entertainer from way back. He was fined five quid back in 1915 for singing "improper" songs, Cprl Jones probably would have enjoyed them haha!
The chemistry between Mainwaring and Wilson,,is fantastic,,,perfect.
there was only one Walker, gone to soon
I see that Jack Jones is using a slightly changed version of the signature tune for the radio show "Monday night at eight o'clock" which ran from 1937 till 1948. 24:00
It's Monday night at eight o'clock, oh can't you hear the chimes?
They're telling you to take an easy chair,
To settle by the fireside, take out your Radio Times,
For Monday Night at Eight is on the air.
Lowe is briliant in this one as he is in all , but the drunk acting is particulary funny ..the whole cast is just perfect ...as is the band on the stage
Arthur Lowe is a master of British comedy like Ronnie Barker....unbeatable, both of them.
Lowe's best is in this one episode.
Yes, he was great at drunk. As was warren mitchell
Watching from 🇳🇿
Same... Dunedin
Pike can sing really well.
Our Captain plays a very good/convincing 🥴 Drunk....😄😁
I love Godfrey...
I don't think those pictures aught to be back to back like that looks as if they've had a argument lol love sgt Wilson
No show could ever be repeated like this one and the Last of the Summer Wine. Now gone forever.
its the chemistry between all of them. a rare thing that all the unit has brilliant chemistry.
exept 'Allo Allo'
too PC/ feminist etc today....they'd want minorities as soldiers etc
No they're not; I'm here in 2019
I love the way pikes gf comes to the podium chewing gum, not a care in the world.
Arthur Lowe at his best in the end scene.
And Godfrey was supposed to be the first aid guy...? He he he! Lol!
That was the best one because captain manuaring got drunk and really laughed for the one and only time
watch Fallen Idol... and My Brother and I
lol
@@horror-radio24-7 wRrRRRRRRRRrrongggg! Start agayne maynwearinggg!
28:18, Been waiting years for this bit..:)
Walker has a lot of lines in this episode.
Watching from Canada 🇨🇦
Another episode i had not seen .
i love Teddy Sinclair at 17:43: and the salute to the old episode The Day the Balloon Went Up.
I have loved this Great TV Serial since August 1988 when I was posted in London--- Seeing this Episode brought Old Memories Rushing Back making me feel Nostalgic about Good Old London about which the Great Dr. Samuel Johnson once remarked that" If "One is sick of London then One is Sick of Life!" Ambassador (Rtd) HVSManral
H V S Manral
He hasn’t seen 21st century London. It’s a shit hole
‘Pike acualy looks very handsome after throwing a bucket of water on him’
Ian Lavender did actually get married at a very young age. He had already been married for about 2 years when this was filmed.
He was 21 when he first married, young but hardly very young.
@@simpsonmark I think in those days it wasn't as unusual to get married so young
KT S how old are you?
Yes, I think there's a lot to be said for marrying young. I was at a Hogmanay party a few years ago and there were 4 generations of one family there - I thought that was quite special.
@@anywhichway1265 I'm not sure that needlessly reproducing as quickly as possible is anything to boast about.
19:55 hilarious passive aggression from Frazer
Mr yeatsman calls his wife Anthea here and Beryl in another episode..ha ha Love Geoffrey outfit...
Una Speranza also calls her aunt then wife in other episodes
Yeatman's first name is Henry in this episode but in another it's Maurice.
Hello playmates haha...Jones is hilarious, and poor mainwaring and his black eye taken to the drink...All the men locked out.
I know right? That was my fave part of the whole episode all the boys in the doghouse, thank refuge on the captains office
Disappointed that Heartbeat had such a short run-a favourite program of mine & many others I'm told.
I love walker he's funny , yet all of them are
Zzzz
i like this series
welkom op de page Kylian !
Nan Broughton... The best Miss Godfrey
I believe she was only in four episodes of dad's army. The battle of godfrey's cottage, the day the balloon went up, war dance, and branded.
The then young actor Ian Lavender gave a wonderful and intricate performance of a young, naïve lad in love, who going through emotional roller coaster, which he try to hide and so on.
Godfrey looks like he's about to do a magic trick
"Take your partners for: "What a friend we have in Jesus".
Geweldig
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R.I.P Ian Lavender Private pike
Arthur Lowe was born to play Captain Mainwaring in the same way that Warren Mitchell was born to play Alf Garnett . . .
I just started watching this show , and he is that boys father lol
Brilland ❤❤❤
Poor Blodwen came in too early with her line.
She's a hottie though:)
Yes ,but she was pretty doing it. And that's what makes this show so awesome,it's not edited .
Addicted 2024 May brilliant!!!
I don,t know how you got a black eye captian but I know how you,ll get another😂😅😆😁😄
Can anyone shed some light on what happened to the "Graham Twins", Dora and Doris? There's precious little on the internet. 18:46
Great
I WONDER WHY THEY DIDNT RESHOOT THIS PROGRAMME ESPECIALLY THE BIT WHERE THE LANDGIRL INTERUPTED MANNERING WHEN THEY WERE INTRODUCED...
Because it cost money to reshoot.
And they were all professionals, they just got on with it.
Cpl.jones looks like gary oldman at 24:20
20:13...she messed up her line...
Jones stays lit
None of the cast members wear their uniforms in this episode.
Successful dance.....Booze, music,tarts, pot, no work tomorrow...
Walker got to have a 3-way with those Twins. NICE 👊
Yeah; one kicks, the other one bites. ;-))
Only time i seen Arthur Lowe laugh
😄😄 so funny
Was that a blooper at 10:50? Good recovery, if it was. "I'm Frank... no I'm not...."
@Pasu suel that was almost 50 years ago..how old are you?
I think its safe to say that we all think your lieing. Now back to the question at hand
Whichever way it happened, it is evidence of John Le Mesurier being brilliant
@@genaseidenschwarz2119 yepity yep yep
Pasu suel There's a lot wrong with your story. Firstly, in live multi-camera studio TV productions like Dad's Army the director is in the gallery queuing the cameras with the vision mixer upstairs, not on the studio floor. This episode was recorded in October 1969 and broadcast the following month. You claim to be 51-years-old which means you were at the very least a baby when this episode was recorded. Why don't you just admit you're lying?
I wish girls were like that today...
Me to
Like what? In any case I'm sure you will find some who are what ever you are looking for.
Lol! They weren't even like that in those days...p.s I'm not even sure what you mean ,by that ...😀 I assume you mean all egar and willing to please the man.hahaha! No.
I wish men were.
Captain Mainwaring is a very astute man, he assessed Wilson correctly, Wilson may be a gentleman, but he does not have leadership qualities like Captain Mainwaring..
Wilson VC ,is that who you are referring to ?
Wilson was a officer in world war one. A captain in fact.
Matthew Y. (Dumbass)
No he wasn’t.
He never served in the Great War.
He was born in 1912. He was made a captain in the RAC in 1946, prior to being demobbed after his service in India during WW2.
You’re an idiot.
@@TH-camcanfuckagoat I don't think he was meaning in real life. In another episode, Wilson comes into the office in captain's dress uniform (I can't remember why) and revealed he was a Captain in WW1 in the regular army. But this was on the show. Not in real life.
@@thetoiletinspector6878 th-cam.com/video/xzoQGXncZBw/w-d-xo.html Captain Wilson at Cpl Jones's wedding to Mrs Fox
I see there's no translation for "Dutch uncle" in Dutch. Interesting.
It is one of several derogatory terms involving the the term "Dutch" in the English language, like Dutch wife, Dutch courage or Double Dutch. They are all reminders of the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
I've heard that you do not want to consult the Urban Dictionary for a contemporary definition of the term "Dutch Oven".
And the French don't have a word for entrepreneur. Funny that.
Pike's girlfriend was his real wife at that time.
No, I don't think so. The actress' name was Jenny Thomas and Ian Lavender's wife's name was Suzanne Kerchiss (Wikipedia).
@@iansoutryer3189 Ah, my bad... That was only on the episode My British Buddy where she played Ivy Samways. Thanks for the correction! :)
Applicant Tracking System? 😅
@AnnetteMurphy What about the "NL subs"? Non-leaking submarines?
Pull together to the opposite direction hahaha
Frank is so handsome :)
He couldn't be my boss telling me I can't sing. Then he worrying about who I'm dating and wants Wilson to talk to him about it. I told him where to get off at.
Its comedy, relax.
Awesome series. Why don't they make them like this anymore?
Because Woke destroys everything
@@Georgeth-kb6rg political correctness is a scourge on society.
Or was it the other way around?
He wish he had told him where to go and mind his business for once
What do we need for a successful dance? A floor.
I can't stand when you see pics from award shows when all the mean are wearing the same black-and-white tuxedos, it's always much nicer when there's an array of outfits at events - i.e. Godfrey with his top hat and cape, Fraser with his traditional Scottish attire, even Jones + co's addition of medals to their tuxedos (which I know is more to do with military protocol than making a fashion statement but you know what I mean)
Thank you for posting this! PLEASE does ANYONE have info on the GRAHAM TWINS Dora and Doris??? I am trying to find any info on them I can, anything is appreciated! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The clock on the mantle piece in Mainwaring office appears to have no hands.Tsk on props dept...
Many of these programmes were rushed out and they probably never expected them to be repeated for 50+ years and dissected on You Tube etc. The fact that some of the BBC tapes were wiped bears this out. This particular episode was recorded on 30th October 1969 and broadcasted on 6th November.... just a week.
Probably on purpose. One continuity aspect less to worry about.
Obviously it also has no feet.
Perhaps it was a cunning plan on Mainwaring's part to confuse the Nazis if they ever invaded his office.
23:02 Is this any indication of what these two are like when bonking?
Godfrey look,s countdracula 😆😂😄
1:28 - Ik zie het meer als werk , For me it's just work , ?? , on the contrary , bad bad translation .
Yes, you are right. Didn't notice that one.
walker is wearing a lighter striped suit when hes wiping the glasses and when hes talking to jones on the podium his suit is dark
An ATS?
Keep watching these episodes to escape the reality of the UK's society now.
We’re all doomed!😊
Mash
Hoe dan?
Wathind sth
LOL
Wilson's spectacles are not of the period.