Series 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly Attachment
It is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 31st October 1973
- Time
- 6:50pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Regular cast | |
|---|---|
| Arthur Lowe | Captain Mainwaring |
| John Le Mesurier | Sergeant Wilson |
| Clive Dunn | Lance Corporal Jones |
| John Laurie | Private Frazer |
| Arnold Ridley | Private Godfrey |
| Ian Lavender | Private Pike |
| James Beck | Private Walker |
| Bill Pertwee | Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges |
| Edward Sinclair | The Verger |
| Colin Bean | Private Sponge |
| Guest cast | |
|---|---|
| Robert Raglan | Colonel |
| Philip Madoc | U Boat Captain |
| Writing team | |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Perry | Writer |
| David Croft | Writer |
| Production team | |
|---|---|
| David Croft | Director |
| David Croft | Producer |
| Bob Rymer | Editor |
| Paul Joel | Production Designer |
Video
Don't Tell Him Pike!
Perhaps the greatest scene in British sitcom history.
Featuring: Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring), Philip Madoc (U Boat Captain).
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