Dad's Army Specials Comedy Connections - Dad's Army 2008
Shown as part of the BBC Comedy Connections series. This episode looks at Dad's Army, the gentle wartime sitcom that became one of the most popular and best-loved series of all time. Set in wartime Britain, the cast of Dad's Army featured many veterans of stage and screen including Arthur Lowe, John Laurie and Arnold Ridley. As well as creating a template for future ensemble sitcoms, the series established one of British TV's most successful writing partnership - that of Jimmy Perry and David Croft. But Comedy Connections reveals that neither writer gave Dad's Army its name. Originally called Fighting Tigers, the new title was imposed on the show by the BBC's then Head of Comedy, Michael Mills. Other surprises include John Laurie expressing his disappointment that, at the age of 73 and after a glittering theatre career, he should become most famous for 'this crap', what happened when Ian Lavender asked the show's writers whether his character, Pike, was in fact Wilson's son, and what producer David Croft did with the audience feedback report after the screening of the show's pilot. With contributions from writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft, plus actors Clive Dunn, Ian Lavender, Frank Williams, Bill Pertwee, Pamela Cundell and Wendy
- Released: 2008-12-13
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley
- Director: David Croft, David Croft, Jimmy Perry
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1. Battle of the Giants! 1971-12-27
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2. My Brother and I 1975-12-26
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3. The Love of Three Oranges 1976-12-26
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4. Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army 2008-08-03
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5. Comedy Connections - Dad's Army 2008-12-13
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6. A Life on the Box - Arthur Lowe 1999-02-21
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8. The Movie 1971-03-12
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9. Don't Panic! The 'Dad's Army' Story 2000-05-28
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10. Missing Presumed Wiped 2001-12-28
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12. The Unforgettable Arthur Lowe 2000-09-18
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19. Selection Box 1997-02-05
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20. Resisting the Aggressor Down the Ages 1969-12-25
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21. Broadcast to Empire 1972-12-25
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22. The Passing Years 2007-11-12
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23. The Cornish Floral Dance 1970-12-25
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24. The Coward Revue 1969-01-20
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25. The Pelican Crossing 1976-12-23
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26. The Stage Show 1968-12-25
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27. On Tour With The Cast 1968-12-26
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28. Blue Peter Art Competition 1968-12-27
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29. Blue Peter Item On Jones' Van 1968-12-28
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30. Christmas Night With The Stars (1970) 1968-12-29
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39. Battle Of The Giants - Tower View 1969-01-01
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41. The Pelican Crossing (Road Safety Film) 1976-12-22
