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Series 1

6 episodes · 30th July 1968

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01 The Man and the Hour still The Man and the Hour Episode 131st July 1968 After listening to a radio broadcast asking for men to form what has been named Local Defence Volunteers (later to be renamed the Home Guard), George Mainwaring, a local bank manager, decides to act and form the platoon of his own accord. He appoints himself as Captain and recruits his chief bank clerk Arthur Wilson as the platoon sergeant as well as enlisting the bank's office boy Frank Pike. Several of the local tradesmen - including James Frazer, a philatelist shopkeeper; retired shop worker Charles Godfrey; Jack Jones the butcher and black market businessman Joe Walker - also volunteer their service for 'King and Country.' And so, The Walmington-on-Sea LDV is born. 02 Museum Piece still Museum Piece Episode 27th August 1968 With the shortage of weapons, Capt. Mainwaring goes to the local museum to see if any of the guns on display can be used by the platoon. 03 Command Decision still Command Decision Episode 314th August 1968 Capt. Mainwaring, worried about the lack of weapons, gets a visit from Col. Square, an old soldier who offers to donate some guns from his collection, providing he can take command of the platoon. Mainwaring agrees until he sees the state of the guns. 04 The Enemy Within the Gates still The Enemy Within the Gates Episode 421st August 1968 Capt. Mainwaring is giving a lecture on recognising enemy agents when he learns that for every Nazi captured there is a reward. Later on Jones and Walker capture two Luftwaffe airmen, although a Polish officer intends to claim the reward. Back at HQ the airmen escape on Godfrey's watch. 05 The Showing Up of Corporal Jones still The Showing Up of Corporal Jones Episode 528th August 1968 Just when the platoon finally gets its uniforms, LCpl. Jones is told that unless he can complete the assault course in 15 minutes he will have to leave, so Mainwaring and the rest of the platoon think of a plan to help him. 06 Shooting Pains still Shooting Pains Episode 611th September 1968 When news that the Prime Minister is to pay a visit to the area a shooting contest is held to see which of the local platoons will form the Guard of Honour. Walker gets a crack shot from the theatre touring show (Barbara Windsor) to take part as a member of the platoon but a surprise is in store for everybody.
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Cast & Crew

01 Arthur Lowe profile Arthur Loweas Captain George Mainwaring 02 John Le Mesurier profile John Le Mesurieras Sergeant Arthur Wilson 03 Clive Dunn profile Clive Dunnas Lance-Corporal Jack Jones 04 John Laurie profile John Laurieas Private James Frazer 05 Arnold Ridley profile Arnold Ridleyas Private Charles Godfrey 06 Ian Lavender profile Ian Lavenderas Private Frank Pike 07 Bill Pertwee profile Bill Pertweeas Chief ARP Warden William Hodges 08 Edward Sinclair profile Edward Sinclairas Verger Maurice Yeatman 09 Frank Williams profile Frank Williamsas Reverend Timothy Farthing 10 David Croft profile David CroftWriter 11 Jimmy Perry profile Jimmy PerryWriter / Creator
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