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.

    21.4%
  2. No, you stupid Boy...

    75.3%
  3. What is this 'Dads Army' of which you speak?

    3.2%
  1. BrianM59

    BrianM59 Senior Member

    Ach so, Subs - Your name vill go in der book.....
     
  2. Owen

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  3. DavidW

    DavidW Well-Known Member

    Not terribly good likenesses all things considered, especially in their "civvies". Beautifully painted though.
     
  4. 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



     
  5. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

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

     
  6. 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
     
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  7. 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.
     
  8. 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.
     
  9. idler

    idler GeneralList

    It'll be the Russians, obviously...
     
  10. 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!"

     
  11. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

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

     
  12. Dave55

    Dave55 Atlanta, USA

  13. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    They were plugging the remakes of the 3 lost episodes on TV earlier today.
    I hope they come out on dvd.
     
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  14. Owen

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  15. Little Friend

    Little Friend Senior Member

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    I took this in Thetford about 2010. Some 'Stupid Boy' nicked his glasses.
     
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  16. 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
     
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  17. CL1

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

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  18. 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.
     
  19. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Doubtless posted before, but a long thread to trawl...





    (I see the poll results went wrong, probably in the last software move. Might have to bin that... Gives the wrong impression )
     
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  20. CL1

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

    from first post all those years ago they are still going
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