British Comedy Guide
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

Dad's Army

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1968 - 1977
  • 80 episodes (9 series)

Beloved sitcom about the struggles of a Home Guard platoon during World War II who are fighting incompetence, age and pomposity more than Nazis. Stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley and more.

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Series 3, Episode 10 - Menace From The Deep

The platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 13th November 1969
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Friday 7th November 1969 at BBC Television Centre

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Captain Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie Private Frazer
Arnold Ridley Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender Private Pike
James Beck Private Walker
Bill Pertwee Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Guest cast
Stuart Sherwin Mr Alberts (2nd ARP Warden)
Bill Treacher 1st Sailor
Larry Martyn 2nd Sailor
Writing team
Jimmy Perry Writer
David Croft Writer
Production team
David Croft Director
David Croft Producer
Bob Rymer Editor
Ray London Production Designer
Bud Flanagan Theme Tune Vocals

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