Dad's Army - They don't like it up 'em, etc.

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by von Poop, Mar 22, 2008.

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'Dad's Army', a fine programme?

  1. Yes Mr Wilson.

    29 vote(s)
    19.5%

  2. No, you stupid Boy...

    116 vote(s)
    77.9%

  3. What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak?

    4 vote(s)
    2.7%
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  1. Drusus Nero

    Drusus Nero Banned

    Have you ever noticed the opening credits of the television series? The German arrow track the exact path of the three German Army's that surrounded Frano British forces at dunkirk. i always thought that was a little bit of historicity that went un-noticed.

    I blieve the title song was an actual wartime ditty, modified for the series.

    Personally, my fav wartime "ditty" is George Formby's ...

    Now imagine me in the Maginot line,
    Sitting on a mine in the maginot line,
    Things have turned out nice again,
    The army life is fine

    Never heard it all the way through.......but I think it ends with George mentioning his tin hat, "I have to use it now for everything, sitting on the maginot line...!"

    Of course, who remembers George Formby now? Or Gracie Fields? or ITMA? or radio shows like "Community Whistling"

    Gone forever.
     
    Drusus Nero, Sep 9, 2015
    #201
  2. DavidW

    DavidW Well-Known Member

    Why 1944 indeed. No threat of invasion then. Home Guard practically "stood down".
     
    DavidW, Sep 9, 2015
    #202
  3. BrianM59

    BrianM59 Senior Member

    Ach so, Subs - Your name vill go in der book.....
     
    BrianM59, Sep 10, 2015
    #203
  4. Owen

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    Owen, Sep 12, 2015
    #204
  5. DavidW

    DavidW Well-Known Member

    Not terribly good likenesses all things considered, especially in their "civvies". Beautifully painted though.
     
    DavidW, Sep 14, 2015
    #205
  6. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/jCKY4fZWWvCXnCQfmqZ6Tf/seven-life-lessons-from-dads-army?intc_type=promo&intc_location=news&intc_campaign=dadsarmylifelessons&intc_linkname=radio4_fac_article1



     
    Owen, Feb 11, 2016
    #206
  7. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    The REME Museum FB page says he was REME.
    The REME Museum

     
    Owen, Apr 20, 2018
    #207
  8. Bazooka Joe

    Bazooka Joe Member

    It might have been both, as a fitter with the 77th, then transferred/re-badged to the REME when they were formed (in 1943?)

    Edit: It was October 1942
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2018
    Bazooka Joe, Apr 20, 2018
    #208
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  9. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    I just came across this thread and am real surprised at the poll results. I watched every episode last year and loved it, especially Godfrey and Jonesy.

    They are all on youtube for free.
     
    Dave55, Apr 21, 2018
    #209
  10. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Looking at the names on the poll, I'm certain it's been corrupted in one of the software moves.
    At least one vote definitely in the wrong place.
     
    von Poop, Apr 21, 2018
    #210
  11. idler

    idler GeneralList

    It'll be the Russians, obviously...
     
    idler, Apr 21, 2018
    #211
  12. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    Last episode with the final toast.

    Loved it when Jonesy said, "I know one thing. They're not walking straight through me!"

     
    Dave55, Mar 28, 2019
    #212
  13. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

    Missed this one when watching the series first time around.
    Very funny.

     
    Dave55, Apr 1, 2019
    #213
  14. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

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    Dave55, Aug 5, 2019
    #214
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  15. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    They were plugging the remakes of the 3 lost episodes on TV earlier today.
    I hope they come out on dvd.
     
    Owen, Aug 5, 2019
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  16. Owen

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    Owen, Jan 4, 2021
    #216
  17. Little Friend

    Little Friend Senior Member

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    I took this in Thetford about 2010. Some 'Stupid Boy' nicked his glasses.
     
    Little Friend, Jan 4, 2021
    #217
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  18. Ron Goldstein

    Ron Goldstein WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    I have a particular interest in this wonderful series because Clive Dunn OBE was actually in my old regiment the IVth Queen's Own Hussars when he was taken prisoner in Greece.
    (and not-a-lotta-people-know-that)

    Cheers

    Ron
     
    Ron Goldstein, Jan 4, 2021
    #218
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  19. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery Patron

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    CL1, Jan 4, 2021
    #219
  20. m kenny

    m kenny Senior Member

    I saw an interview where he was asked about his wartime experience and he is not one of those who looked back fondly on the years. I suspect many feel the same way but feel duty-bound to parrot the 'our finest hour'/'we all pulled together'/best years of my life' version.
     
    m kenny, Jan 4, 2021
    #220
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