Dad's Army

If the mark of a successful TV comedy is that repeat showings attract new viewers, then Dad's Army must be one of the best. The Very Best of Dad's Army includes five episodes almost covering its whole time span--from 1969's "Sons of the Sea", an entertaining caper when lost at home, to 1977's final episode "Never Too Old", in which sparky Corporal Jones marries his longtime sweetheart, and the ageing Second World War platoon drinks a toast to Britain's Home Guard. Along with these is 1973's "The Deadly Attachment", where a captive U-boat crew falls prey to dummy hand-grenades; 1972's "Keep Young and Beautiful", a touching tale of looking younger and sticking together; and the same year's "Asleep in the Deep", where the platoon uses its skill and judgement, plus a little luck, to escape a life-threatening situation. Fans and newcomers will enjoy the priceless interplay of Arthur Lowe and John le Mesurier, along with the contributions of Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck, in this nostalgic depiction of Britain as it once was.

The Very Best of Dad's Army, Vol 2 is a further helping of episodes from the BBC's most durable comedy, well chosen to illustrate the variety of situations and predicaments in which Warmington-on-Sea's home guard find themselves. "Menace from the Deep" sees them marooned on the town pier, having to contend with a rogue mine and an inebriated Hodges. "Mum's Army" has Captain Mainwaring set up a women's division and promptly fall for the charming Miss Gray, in a cunning take on Brief Encounter. "No Spring for Frazer" charts Frazer's beleaguered attempts to locate a missing gun part with predictably disastrous results. "When Did You Last See Your Money?" similarly puts Corporal Jones through the mill after he switches a package containing ?500 with one containing a half-pound of sausages. Finally, "The Honourable Man" brings the enmity of Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson to a head when the latter inherits an honorary title. The performances have that spontaneity and gently self-mocking humour so familiar, yet so enjoyable, however many times around.

The Complete First Series Plus the 'Lost' Episodes of Series Two .Classic TV comedy from the Home Guards at Walmington-On-Sea who are both bumbling and ineffectual as well as incompetent which makes life chaotic for all around. Contains all of the first series followed by the remaining episodes of the second series. The other three instalments are missing and presumed lost forever. Episodes from Series 1 are: 'The Man And The Hour' in which the men get together to form the Home Guard following a radio broadcast, 'Museum Piece' finds Capt Mainwaring looking for guns for his men in the local museum, 'Command Decision' finds a Capt offering guns if he can take command of the platoon, 'Enemy Within The Gates' sees Capt Mainwaring giving a lecture on the recognition of enemy agents when he learns there is a reward for every Nazi captured, 'The Showing Up Of Cpl Jones' finds the platoon finally getting their uniforms and CPl Jones attempting an assault course and 'Shooting Pains' finds a shooting contest arranged to see who will form the honour guard when the Prime Minister pays a visit. Series 2 episodes are: 'Operation Kilt' which finds the platoon being attacked by the Highland Regiment, 'The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage' Finds the platoon leaping into action and taking Godfrey's cottage to set up a machine post and 'Sergeant Wilson's Little Secret' finds Sergeant Wilson overhearing a conversation which implies that he might be the father of an expected child but, as usual, he gets the wrong end of the stick.

Vintage comedy by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. As Walmington-on-Sea trembles at the thought of a mighty Nazi invasion, the indefatigable Captain Mainwaring and his eager Home Guard are ready and waiting - regardless of the fact that some of them are so old they can hardly stand up... this two-disc set features all fourteen episodes from the third series including: "The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones", "Battle School", "The Lion Has Phones", "The Bullet Is Not For Firing", "Something Nasty In The Vault", "Room At The Bottom", "Big Guns", "The Day The Balloon Went Up", "War Dance", "Menace From The Deep", "Branded", "Man Hunt", "No Spring For Fraser", and "Sons Of The Sea".

This two-DVD set all thirteen episodes from the classic fourth series of the much-loved television comedy. In 'The Big Parade', despite Captain Mainwaring's reservations, Private Walker is chosen to supply the mascot for a parade. Also features: "Don't Forget The Diver", "Boots, Boots, Boots", "Sgt - Save My Boy!", "Don't Fence Me In", "Absent Friends", "Put That Light Out", "The Two And A Half Feathers", "Mum's Army", "The Test", "A. Wilson (Manager)?", "Uninvited Guests" and "Fallen Idol".

Features the complete twelve episodes from the fifth series of the popular television comedy. This is vintage comedy, in every sense, from Jimmy Perry and David Croft. As Walmington-on-Sea trembles at the thought of a mighty Nazi invasion, the indefatigable Captain Mainwaring and his eager Home Guard are ready and waiting - regardless that some of them are so old they can hardly stand up... Starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and Clive Dunn. Winner of 3 Writers Guild awards and a BAFTA.
Series 5 contains the episodes: 'Asleep In The Deep', 'Keep Young And Beautiful', 'A Soldier's Farewell', 'Getting The Bird', 'The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones', 'If The Cap Fits', 'The King Was In His Counting House', 'All Is Safely Gathered In', 'When Did You Last See Your Money?', 'Brain Versus Brawn', 'A Brush With The Law', 'Round And Round Went The Great Big Wheel' and 'Time On My Hands'.