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The Army Game (UK)
TV Series (1957 - 1961)
This show featured the humorous antics of a bunch of National Servicemen posted to the Surplus Ordnance Depot at Nether Hopping.The series ran for 154 episodes over 5 years, and featured the talents of many of the days comedy actors.After the first episode in June 1957, it rapidly became a hit and had many spin-offs which included a hit record!
Last Episode
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Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Jun. 19, 1957
Status:
N/A
Runtime:
N/A
Network
Genre
- comedy
Character Guide
Series Fun Facts
- The show's signature tune, sung by members of the cast, made an appearance in the UK charts. It stayed for nine weeks, reaching #5.
- Of the 153 episodes produced, around 50 survive. Please check your attic.
- In 1960 viewing of the series was banned by the commanding officer of The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at Pontefract Barracks in West Yorkshire; this prompted a cast visit on 10th…
[show]In 1960 viewing of the series was banned by the commanding officer of The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at Pontefract Barracks in West Yorkshire; this prompted a cast visit on 10th December of that year.
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