They don't like it up 'em!

von Poop · 22-03-2008, 11:14 PM

After cackling at an episode I don't think I'd seen today I found this:

The Dads Army Appreciation Society.
DAAS Front Page

I may join.

Cheers,
Adam.

geoff501 · 22-03-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by von Poop

After cackling at an episode earlier today I found this:

The Dads Army Appreciation Society.
DAAS Front Page

I may join.

Cheers,
Adam

Always thought Arthur Lowe was an excellent actor. I believe some of the cast of this series were WW1 vets. I often think there is a connexion between humour and the horrors of war. Perhaps that's why Spike Milligan had such crazy humour, after carrying batteries up a hill under mortar fire.

geoff

von Poop · 23-03-2008, 12:25 AM

I'd never heard of this from the 80s:
HalfaMile

And I see Thetford is due to get a Captain Mainwaring statue:
BBC NEWS | England | Norfolk | Dad's Army tribute statue planned

LatestNews

David Layne · 23-03-2008, 01:20 AM

[quote=von Poop;132692]I'd never heard of this from the 80s:
HalfaMile

Know where we can view these on the net?

von Poop · 23-03-2008, 01:40 AM

There were some on Youtube but BBC worldwide has had 'em taken down, 'fraid the best I can find is a very few seconds from the pilot here:
BBC Online - Cult - Treasure Hunt - Recent Finds - Sound - It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Owen · 24-03-2008, 10:25 AM

Was watching the one where the Vicar & Verger join up the other day.
I was giggling the whole way through.
Superb comedy.
The best ever.

4th wilts · 24-03-2008, 01:35 PM

i like spotting the actors in other older movies.john le-mesurier,as the gaol guvnor,in the italian job is great.lee.

WotNoChad? · 25-03-2008, 03:06 AM

Thought I'd mention, for those who bravely voted "What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak? that it was a comedy show on the BBC about the Home Guard.

Absolutely adore the show of course, and also a fan of "It ain't half hot mum" too. The latter has seen much criticism recently for not being quite "right on" enough. Well I enjoyed it as a lad, and my son likes the DVD set I've got and not a hint of bigotry between us...

cheers,

spidge · 25-03-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WotNoChad?

Thought I'd mention, for those who bravely voted "What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak? that it was a comedy show on the BBC about the Home Guard.

Absolutely adore the show of course, and also a fan of "It ain't half hot mum" too. The latter has seen much criticism recently for not being quite "right on" enough. Well I enjoyed it as a lad, and my son likes the DVD set I've got and not a hint of bigotry between us...

cheers,

Don't mention the war! (Fawlty Towers)
There are so many good series from Britain!

I wonder if "Love Thy Neighbour" or "Till Death Us Do Part" will ever get another run?

stevew · 25-03-2008, 10:52 AM

Excellent show, I have them all (that are not lost) on DVD. Comedy at its best, many catchprases in use today, timeless - for me personally the greatest British comedy show.

The last episode is particularly poignant when the cast raise a glass to the real Home Guard.

View Poll Results: 'Dad's Army', a fine programme?
Yes Mr Wilson.	79	87.78%
No, you stupid Boy.	3	3.33%
What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak?	8	8.89%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

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von Poop Adaministrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Abbey of Thelema Posts: 8,596	They don't like it up 'em! After cackling at an episode I don't think I'd seen today I found this: The Dads Army Appreciation Society. DAAS Front Page I may join. Cheers, Adam.

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stevew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 235	Excellent show, I have them all (that are not lost) on DVD. Comedy at its best, many catchprases in use today, timeless - for me personally the greatest British comedy show. The last episode is particularly poignant when the cast raise a glass to the real Home Guard. __________________ In memory of 1891923 Sgt Albert George Edward Mount RAFVR, 115 Squadron Bomber Command, whose Lancaster was shot down on 8th June 1944 over Montchauvet, Yvelines.

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23-03-2008, 12:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
von Poop Adaministrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Abbey of Thelema Posts: 8,596	I'd never heard of this from the 80s: HalfaMile And I see Thetford is due to get a Captain Mainwaring statue: BBC NEWS \| England \| Norfolk \| Dad's Army tribute statue planned LatestNews

23-03-2008, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
von Poop Adaministrator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Abbey of Thelema Posts: 8,596	There were some on Youtube but BBC worldwide has had 'em taken down, 'fraid the best I can find is a very few seconds from the pilot here: BBC Online - Cult - Treasure Hunt - Recent Finds - Sound - It Sticks Out Half A Mile

24-03-2008, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Owen Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 12,330	Was watching the one where the Vicar & Verger join up the other day. I was giggling the whole way through. Superb comedy. The best ever.

24-03-2008, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
4th wilts Discharged Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wessex Posts: 851	i like spotting the actors in other older movies.john le-mesurier,as the gaol guvnor,in the italian job is great.lee.

25-03-2008, 03:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
WotNoChad? Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 493	Thought I'd mention, for those who bravely voted "What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak? that it was a comedy show on the BBC about the Home Guard. Absolutely adore the show of course, and also a fan of "It ain't half hot mum" too. The latter has seen much criticism recently for not being quite "right on" enough. Well I enjoyed it as a lad, and my son likes the DVD set I've got and not a hint of bigotry between us... cheers,

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