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Dad's Army: Specials

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35 episodes · first aired Dec 27, 1971

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  1. 1 Battle of the Giants! Dec 27, 1971 · 1h 1m The platoon is challenged by the Eastgate platoon to a test - but Hodges, the vicar and the verger are judges. To begin with, they seem likely to win, but when Jones gets a bad attack of…
  2. 2 My Brother and I Dec 26, 1975 · 40m Mainwaring's drunken brother Barry arrives in Walmington-on-Sea claiming that their father's pocket watch, held by Mainwaring, belongs to him. Mainwaring gives him the pocket watch to…
  3. 3 The Love of Three Oranges Dec 26, 1976 · 30m To raise money for the Comforts For The Troops Fund, the vicar organises a bazaar to which each member of the platoon donates. Hodges the greengrocer donates three oranges, which are much…
  4. 4 Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army Aug 3, 2008 · 1h In this one-off special to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic show, self-confessed Dad's Army fan Jonathan Ross is joined by the show's stars, including Ian Lavender, Clive…
  5. 5 Comedy Connections - Dad's Army Dec 13, 2008 · 30m 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…
  6. 6 A Life on the Box - Arthur Lowe Feb 21, 1999 · 30m Presented by Terry Wogan this compilation programme celebrates the unique talent of Arthur Lowe, including interviews with those who knew him, together with clips from TV programmes.
  7. 7 Dad's Army In Colour – Room At The Bottom Dec 13, 2008 · 30m The episode was originally recorded in colour. However, in the Sixties and Seventies the BBC would sometimes wipe and re-use the master tapes once the programme had been aired. Film copies…
  8. 8 Dad's Army (The Movie) Mar 12, 1971 · 1h 35m Capt. Mainwaring and his men create comedy mayhem when they go on manoeuvres with other military companies under the eye of a real Major-General. The result is disaster after disaster…
  9. 9 Don't Panic! The 'Dad's Army' Story May 28, 2000 · 30m A celebration of the much-loved British comedy about the Home Guard hosted by Victoria Wood.
  10. 10 Missing Presumed Wiped Dec 28, 2001 · 30m Documentary about the missing episodes of season 2. When the two missing episodes of Dads Army were found: Operation Kilt and The Battle of Godfrey's Cottage, on the night of there showing…
  11. 11 We are the Boys: Arnold Ridley 30m Documentary from the BBC series 3 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  12. 12 The Unforgettable Arthur Lowe Sep 18, 2000 · 30m
  13. 13 We are the Boys: James Beck 30m Documentary from the BBC series 4 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  14. 14 We are the Boys: John Laurie 30m Documentary from the BBC series 5 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  15. 15 We are the Boys: John Le Mesurier 30m Documentary from the BBC series 6 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  16. 16 We are the Boys: Arthur Lowe 30m Documentary from the BBC series 7 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  17. 17 We are the Boys: Clive Dunn 30m Documentary from the BBC series 8 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  18. 18 We are the Boys: Ian Lavender 30m Documentary from the BBC series 9 DVD release of Dad's Army.
  19. 19 Selection Box Feb 5, 1997 · 30m Celebrities choose their favourite moments from Dad's Army.
  20. 20 Resisting the Aggressor Down the Ages Dec 25, 1969 · 10m A Christmas Night with the Stars (1969) special: To raise money, the platoon dresses up in costumes and acts as historical figures in the past that have taken over England.
  21. 21 Broadcast to Empire Dec 25, 1972 · 14m A Christmas Night with the Stars (1972) special: The platoon is chosen to take part in a world wide radio broadcast
  22. 22 The Passing Years Nov 12, 2007 · 30m A documentary about Dad's Army. Starring: Clive Dunn; Jimmy Perry; David Croft; Ian Lavender; Pamela Cundell; Frank Williams; Philip Madoc; Bill Pertwee; Eric Longworth.
  23. 23 The Cornish Floral Dance Dec 25, 1970 · 11m The platoon is rehearsing 'The Cornish Floral Dance' alongside the Wardens and some of the ladies of Walmington-on-Sea. A special for Christmas Night With The Stars (1970), currently…
  24. 24 The Coward Revue: A Musical Tribute to Noël Coward Jan 20, 1969 · 4m Capt. Mainwairing, Sgt. Wilson and LCpl. Jones perform a musical tribute to Noël Coward.
  25. 25 The Pelican Crossing Dec 23, 1976 · 1m A public information advert featuring the cast of Dad's Army, created to inform the public of how to use a pelican crossing. The crossing was temporarily installed for filming on a…
  26. 26 Nationwide preview of Dad's Army: The Stage Show Oct 10, 1975 · 5m Dad's Army: A Nostalgic Music and Laughter Show of Britain’s Finest Hour was a 1975 stage adaptation of the BBC sitcom Dad's Army. Following the success of the television programme, the…
  27. 27 On Tour With The Cast Dec 26, 1968 · 16m On tour with the cast of the Dad's Army stage show. Filmed and narrated by Frank Williams with his 8mm cine camera.
  28. 28 Blue Peter Art Competition Dec 27, 1968 · 7m
  29. 29 Blue Peter Item On Jones' Van Dec 28, 1968 · 4m
  30. 30 The Cornish Floral Dance (Royal Variety Performance 1975) Nov 16, 1975 · 11m The Christmas Night With The Stars special from 1970, believed lost, is recreated live at The Royal Variety Performance in 1975.
  31. 31 John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely Apr 27, 2012 · 59m Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his…
  32. 39 Battle Of The Giants - Tower View Jan 1, 1969 · 2m These pictures are from the final scene in 'Battle of the Giants' in which Jones is seen climbing onto a flagpole. The background was shot on location at Elveden Hall in Norfolk, whilst…
  33. 40 Nationwide preview of Dad's Army - The Stage Show Oct 10, 1975 · 5m The Dad's Army Musical open in September 1975 and ran for 12 months. Parts of the show were filmed at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London for an item on 'Nationwide' broadcast on 10th October…
  34. 41 The Pelican Crossing (Road Safety Film) Dec 22, 1976 · 2m UK Public Information Film. Dad's Army explains Pelican (PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled) Crossings.
  35. 42 Poles Apart Oct 27, 1968