A dramatization of the creation of the BBC's classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968).A dramatization of the creation of the BBC's classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968).A dramatization of the creation of the BBC's classic sitcom Dad's Army (1968).
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- TriviaDue to budget cuts at the BBC, it was shot in just two weeks.
- GoofsWhen Perry and Croft have to change the opening titles, the familiar map and arrows are shown where the German troop movements form a capital H. However, this is just a black & white version of the title sequence used in the later colour episodes of series 3 onwards. The original animation used in series 1 and 2 had the arrows forming a different shape.
- Quotes
- [David Croft and Jimmy Perry have invited Arthur Lowe to lunch to discuss offering him the role of Captain Mainwaring]
- Arthur Lowe: I wouldn't want to be in something silly. Something like that dreadful "Hugh and I".
- David Croft: I directed and produced every episode of "Hugh and I", and I'm very proud of it.
- [stunned silence, during which Arthur Lowe looks uneasy and David Croft smiles]
- Arthur Lowe: Of course, a lesser man could be embarrassed in a situation like this.
- [all three of them laugh - the ice has been broken]
- Crazy creditsOpening titles, with wording contained in broad arrows, in the style of the title sequence for Dad's Army (1968): "Some scenes in this film are imagined. BUT DON'T PANIC! Most of this really happened."
- ConnectionsFeatures Pardon the Expression: Birthday Present (1965)
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- 1h(60 min)
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