Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem Bells
The platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 5th September 1975
- Time
- 8pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Regular cast | |
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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 |
Bill Pertwee | Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges |
Edward Sinclair | The Verger |
Frank Williams | The Vicar |
Guest cast | |
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Robert Raglan | Colonel |
Jack Haig | Mr Palethorpe the Landlord |
Felix Bowness | Special Constable |
John Bardon | Harold Forster (Film Producer) |
Hilda Fenemore | Queenie Beal |
Janet Mahoney (as Janet Malhoney) | Doris, the Barmaid |
Adele Strong | Lady with Umbrella |
Writing team | |
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Jimmy Perry | Writer |
David Croft | Writer |
Production team | |
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David Croft | Director |
David Croft | Producer |

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