Dad’s Army

The best jokes, gags and scenes from a true British comedy classic.‘They dont like it up em!’People shout the «Dont tell him, Pike!» line at me regularly – and I didnt even say it!’ Philip Madoc.In the annals of British television, no finer example of classic comedy exists than in the shape of Dads Army, the Home Guard-based sitcom written by veteran writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft. Although they penned many other sterling programmes, including Hi-De-Hi! and the underrated You Rang, MLord?, theyll forever be remembered for their brilliant wartime comedy spotlighting the antics of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, led by the irascible and pompous Captain Mainwaring.Between 1968 and 77, nine series and three Christmas Specials – totalling 80 instalments – were screened, much to the delight of the millions of fans who tuned in; but the shows popularity has continued unabated and even today, four decades since the platoon marched onto the scene, it remains one of the golden offerings from the sitcom genre.With the 40th anniversary of Dad’s Army in 2008, what better time to celebrate the magic of this show.The Best of British Comedy – Dad’s Army includes:• The History: an overview of how Dad’s Army was born and developed• Gags and Catchphrases: a collection of classic quotes from the programme• Did You Know?: snippets of info about the show, cast, etc.• Favourite scenes: the most memorable scenes in full• A Dad’s Army quizEpisode: Something Nasty in the VaultMainwaring and Wilson are stuck in the banks strong room. There has been an air raid and theyve ended up holding an unexploded bomb. Pike arrives.Pike: Uncle Arthur?Wilson: Oh, what it is, Frank?Pike: Do you think I ought to phone mum and tell her youre holding a bomb?Wilson: No!Pike: But she might get cross if she found out that youd been holding a bomb and she wasnt told about it.