British Comedy Guide

The Dirtiest Soldier In The World

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1972
  • 1 pilot

Pilot based on George Macdonald Fraser's book The General Dances At Dawn, about a Highlands battalion and Private McAuslan. Also features John Standing, Freddie Earlle, Jack Watson, Moray Watson and Allan Cuthbertson

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
John Standing Lt Macneill
Freddie Earlle Pvt McAuslan
Jack Watson RSM
Moray Watson CSM
Allan Cuthbertson Col Gordon
Writing team
David Climie Writer
Production team
Michael Mills Director
Michael Mills Producer
George MacDonald Fraser Creator

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