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Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms BBC

Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms By BBC

Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms by BBC


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'Present Arms' was compiled for radio from two television episodes, 'Battle of the Giants' and 'Shooting Pains', and was first broadcast as a special Christmas edition on BBC Radio 4 in 1974. Initially written for television, the 'Dad's Army' series ran to 80 episodes and spawned a film, stage show and long-running radio series.

Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms Summary

Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms by BBC

As the season of goodwill approaches, Captain Mainwaring and his men use their rifles and their wits in a no-holds-barred contest with Captain Square and the Eastgate Platoon. The prize is the honour of guarding a Very Important Personage. But in the end it is the ingenuity of Private Walker which saves the day. 'Present Arms' was compiled for radio from two television episodes, 'Battle of the Giants' and 'Shooting Pains', and was first broadcast as a special Christmas edition on BBC Radio 4 in 1974. Initially written for television, the 'Dad's Army' series ran to 80 episodes and spawned a film, stage show and long-running radio series. 1 CD. 1 hr.

About BBC

Jimmy Perry (Author) Jimmy Perry was born in London in 1923. By the age of 25 he had been a member of the Home Guard, called up into the regular forces and sent to Burma with the Royal Artillery, travelled the Indian subcontinent, entertaining the troops, been a Red Coat at Butlins and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts - the experiences from all of which went into the creation of his much-loved comedies which include Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot, Mum and Hi-De-Hi! Jimmy has won numerous awards throughout his career including the Writers' Guild Best Comedy Script three years running from 1969 to 1971, the Writers' Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995 and the Comic Heritage award in 1998. He received the OBE in 1978 and is still entertaining the nation with his one-man show.David Croft (Author) David Croft was born in Poole, Dorset. He became a Major in the Second World War, serving in India. North Africa and Singapore. After the war he worked as an actor and then turned to writing. His involvement in television led to producing and directing. His numerous producer credits include Steptoe and Son and 'Til Death Us Do Part. As well as his partnership with Jimmy Perry, he developed Are You Being Served? and 'Allo 'Allo as a co-writer and producer with Jeremy Lloyd. He was awarded the OBE in 1978. He died in 2011.

Additional information

GOR008784065
9780563525929
0563525924
Dad's Army Christmas Special: Present Arms by BBC
Used - Like New
Hardback
BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House
20041004
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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