British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

Schedule Thursday 30th October 1969

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went Up

The platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm
30 min
Nearest And Dearest. Image shows from L to R: Nellie Pledge (Hylda Baker), Eli Pledge (Jimmy Jewel). Copyright: Granada Television

Nearest And Dearest

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Power Behind The Throne

The workers at the pickle factory go on strike when told they cannot use the new executive washroom.

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