Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 4 Episode 14 of 14
Quick Summary
Mainwaring's men take on a rival platoon
About This Program
The platoon challenges a rival regiment to a gruelling duel, involving map-reading, initiative tests, river-crossing and field-fighting, to prove they are fitter and better trained than any other troop. Christmas special of the comedy with the bumbling Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea from 1971, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender
Dad's Army broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 5:35pm, Saturday, 27 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime60 mins
DirectorDavid Croft
Cast & Crew
DC
David CroftDirector
DC
David CroftWriter
JP
Jimmy PerryWriter
JL
John Laurieas Pte Frazer
FW
Frank Williamsas Rev Timothy Farthing
CD
Clive Dunnas Cpl Jones
JL
John Le Mesurieras Sgt Wilson
AR
Arnold Ridleyas Pte Godfrey
JB
James Beckas Pte Walker
IL
Ian Lavenderas Pte Pike
AL
Arthur Loweas Capt Mainwaring
