'Dad's Army' has earned itself a place in British history as one of Britain's longest running and most popular sitcoms of all time. Now, I realise this may come as a shock to many but sadly I don't care much for the show. Already I can hear the screeches of amazement from you all. Well I am sorry to disappoint all of you comedy fans but no amount of ''You Stupid Boy!'' or ''Don't tell him, Pike!'' will tickle my funny bone.
Arthur Lowe led the army of men in this Jimmy Perry and David Croft scripted show. Here he played Captain Mainwairing, who in civilian life is a bank manager. Alongside Lowe in the cast were Ian Lavender, James Beck, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, John Le Mesurier, Arnold Ridley and Bill Pertwee.
I did not hate the show, nor did I dislike it but at the same time I did not have a great deal of time for it either. The cast performed well, there is no doubt about that at all but the funny lines were too few and far between for me.
The obligatory feature film of 'Dad's Army' was made in 1971 and another one was made in 2016 of course featuring new actors. Three episodes from series two which were wiped were recently reenacted in order to complete the story.
Well, it would be remiss of me to deny that 'Dad's Army' still has a large following and I am not knocking those who like the show. It's good that it has brought pleasure to so many millions, unfortunately it is just not for me.
Arthur Lowe led the army of men in this Jimmy Perry and David Croft scripted show. Here he played Captain Mainwairing, who in civilian life is a bank manager. Alongside Lowe in the cast were Ian Lavender, James Beck, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, John Le Mesurier, Arnold Ridley and Bill Pertwee.
I did not hate the show, nor did I dislike it but at the same time I did not have a great deal of time for it either. The cast performed well, there is no doubt about that at all but the funny lines were too few and far between for me.
The obligatory feature film of 'Dad's Army' was made in 1971 and another one was made in 2016 of course featuring new actors. Three episodes from series two which were wiped were recently reenacted in order to complete the story.
Well, it would be remiss of me to deny that 'Dad's Army' still has a large following and I am not knocking those who like the show. It's good that it has brought pleasure to so many millions, unfortunately it is just not for me.