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.
- Series 3, Episode 7 repeated at 3:30pm on U&Gold
Streaming rank this week: 680
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Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer
When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 4th December 1969
- Time
- 7:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
- Recorded
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- Friday 28th November 1969 at BBC Television Centre
Upcoming repeats
- Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 7:25pm on U&Gold
- Thursday 28th November 2024 at 3:20pm on U&Gold
- Thursday 28th November 2024 at 6:40pm on U&Gold
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Edward Sinclair | The Verger |
| Frank Williams | The Vicar |
| Harold Bennett | Mr. Blewitt |
| Joan Cooper | Miss Baker |
| Ronnie Brandon | Mr Drury |
| Jimmy Perry | Writer |
| David Croft | Writer |
| David Croft | Director |
| David Croft | Producer |
| Bob Rymer | Editor |
| Richard Hunt | Production Designer |
| Bud Flanagan | Theme Tune Vocals |