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. On the DVD: The 4:3 picture reproduction has come up well and the dual mono sound is more than adequate. Each episode features six scene selections, while the artist profiles provide brief but relevant biographical details. The half-hour Selection Box gives celebrities past and present a chance to pick their favourite extracts and explain just why they're hooked. Chances are you will be too.--Richard Whitehouse [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Five episodes from the well loved series about the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard. 'The Deadly Attachment': Face to face with the enemy at last! The platoon, detailed to guard a captive U-boat crew, rise to the occasion with all the competence and courage we've come to expect from the Home Guard. 'Keep Young And Beautiful': Concern about the condition of some of the "older" members of the Home Guard, precipitates a frenzy of "rejuvenating" activity. 'Never Too Old': At first everyone assumes that old age lies behind Jones' increasingly woolly-headedness. But nothing could be further from the truth - it's all because he's fallen in love. 'Asleep in the Deep': When a bomb falls on the local plumbing station, efforts to rescue Privates Walker and Godfrey result in the exact opposite - nearly the whole platoon are now trapped with them. 'Sons of the Sea': Captain Mainwaring has an idea: "River patrols! Half a dozen men, armed to the teeth with a boat. They could play havoc with the Nazis." Actors Arthur Lowe, Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, James Beck, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, Arnold Ridley & Bill Pertwee Director David Croft Certificate Universal Suitable for All Screen Fullscreen 4:3 Languages English Duration 2 hours and 33 minutes (approx)
Five episodes from the classic sitcom. In 'The Deadly Attachment' the platoon are given the task of guarding a captured U-boat crew. 'Keep Young and Beautiful' finds Captain Mainwaring's men engaged in some rejuvenating activity. 'Never Too Old' sees Jones indulge in some bizarre behaviour after falling in love. 'Asleep in the Deep' has the team get into trouble when a bomb lands on the local plumbing station. And 'Sons of the Sea' finds Captain Mainwaring excited about a new idea to have the men patrol the river.
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