Duration
40 minutes
Series Info
Season 8 Episode 7 of 8
Quick Summary
Captain Mainwaring's brother visits
About This Program
Frazer is unable to hide his delight when Captain Mainwaring's disreputable brother gatecrashes a sherry party for local dignitaries and tries to reclaim a pocket watch his father promised him. Comedy first aired in 1975, starring Arthur Lowe in a dual role, with John Le Mesurier and John Laurie
Dad's Army broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD at 6:00pm, Thursday, 25 December 2025. (Subtitles, repeat)
Channel Numbers:
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Production Details
Runtime40 mins
DirectorDavid Croft
Cast & Crew
DC
David CroftDirector
DC
David CroftProducer
DC
David CroftWriter
JP
Jimmy PerryWriter
FW
Frank Williamsas Rev Timothy Farthing
AD
Arnold Diamondas General
CD
Clive Dunnas Cpl Jones
JL
John Le Mesurieras Sgt Wilson
CB
Colin Beanas Pte Sponge
BP
Bill Pertweeas Chief Warden Hodges
AR
Arnold Ridleyas Pte Godfrey
IL
Ian Lavenderas Pte Pike
AL
Arthur Loweas Capt Mainwaring
JL
John Laurieas Pte Frazer






