Popular BBC comedy series set in the fictional south coast seaside town of Walmington-On-Sea during World War 2. Alternating moments of gentle character comedy with broad slapstick, it recounts the misadventures of the local voluntary defence force (or 'Home Guard') consisting of men too old or 'unfit' for military service.
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09x06 Never Too Old Aired: Nov. 13, 1977Jones confesses his undying love for Mrs Fox to Mr Mainwaring and asks for his Captain's blessing on their marriage. The wedding goes according … [continue reading]
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Directors
- David Croft (65 episodes)
- Harold Snoad (5 episodes)
- Bob Spiers (4 episodes)
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- Jimmy Perry (232 episodes)
- David Croft (150 episodes)
- Harold Snoad (2 episodes)
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- Other Home Guard platoons in the series include nearby Eastgate (commanded by Captain Square), Southgate, Dymwych (led by Captain Ashley-Jones) and Littlebourne-on-Sea.
- John Laurie and Arnold Ridley both fought in World War One and both were wounded and invalided out of the army.
- BBC Head of Comedy Michael Mills was initially against the casting of Arthur Lowe in the lead role of Captain Mainwaring.
