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This two-DVD set all thirteen episodes from the classic fourth series of the much-loved television comedy. In 'The Big Parade', despite Captain Mainwaring's reservations, Private Walker is chosen to supply the mascot for a parade. Also features: "Don't Forget The Diver", "Boots, Boots, Boots", "Sgt - Save My Boy!", "Don't Fence Me In", "Absent Friends", "Put That Light Out", "The Two And A Half Feathers", "Mum's Army", "The Test", "A. Wilson (Manager)?", "Uninvited Guests" and "Fallen Idol".
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Here we are again, 13 more classic episodes of Dads Army comedy madness, I'm glad the BBC are releasing them so quickly after such a long wait!!!
What is even better is that the episodes in series 4 are some of the best ever produced, particularly "The Two and a Half Feathers" which recites Corporal Jones's experiences in the Sudan that we have been hearing about since the first series! Other episodes see Wilson become a bank manager and Captain Mainwaring perhaps find the woman he should have married when she joins the Home Guard!!! There are so many classic moments to describe here I cannot fit them into my word limit so we must move on...
The special features are similar to those of series 3, with a featurette on James Beck, who played Walker - the spiv character who is always "supplying essential supplies" to his 'clients' and customers!
This DVD is a must, hilariously funny, witty and full of the classic catchphrases we've all come to love, such as: "You stupid boy" and "They dont like it up 'em". We have to wait until series 6 to hear the phrase of the show: "don't tell him Pike" but until then, why not watch this series, as its every bit as good!
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
By this fourth series Dad's Army was probably somewhere near its peak, although it could be argued there were even greater episodes to come such as 'Time On My Hands' 'Keep Young and Beautiful' and 'The Deadly Attachment' in the next couple of series. However this series does feature some of the classic sitcom's finest moments. including 'Boots Boots Boots' and perhaps my favourite Dad's Army episode ever 'Fallen Idol'. This is the one where Mainwaring gets made a 'cardinal' (which means he gets legless) and the classic exchange between Mainwaring and Wilson over Pike's teddy bear Mr Snuggly! You have to see it! I particularly envy those who haven't ever seen some (or any) of these episodes. What a treat they have to come!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dad's Army falls into three distinct phases. The first three series saw the show trying to find its feet, and, while charming and unusual, were not hilarious. The next three series made up for this with a vengeance. Between the fourth and sixth series Dad's Army went on an incredible tour-de-force of comedy, including farce, slapstick, and puns, of which this is one very fine example. From the glorious confusion of Uninvited Guests, where the Home Guard and the Wardens conspire to set fire to the church hall, to the wonderfully brave if rather less than efficient rescue of Pike from a minefield, the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, aided and abetted by the petty ARP wardens and the bluff Captain Square, put together a real gem of sitcom which has endured for more than 35 years. Thirteen glorious episodes, without a bad apple, represents more episodes than the entire output of that other 70s classic, Fawlty Towers. The screenplay is usual excellent (much of it either adapted or invented during filming by the more forgetful members of the cast) while the acting never falls short of perfection. The feature on James Beck is better done than the one on Arnold Ridley, but it remains effectively the only extra. But don't buy it for that. Buy it because anyone who loves comedy simply cannot pass this up.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Classic British comedy at its best
Great British comedy at its best. A great DVD and a great programme, well worth the watch!
Published 19 months ago by J. P. Titchener
well liked present
Delivery was very quick bought on behalf of stepson as a christmas present for his dad who loves it. Recommended if you love this type of comedy well worth watching.
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Ms. Colleen L. Bennett
A contender for the best series
A good, well rounded series this one, with some interesting episodes in with some very funny ones. There are two or three here that are quite poignant and show Croft & Perry were... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Lou Knee
Enjoyment for all
Good service from Amazon as always. Dad's army is timeless when telly is boring we often put on a Dad's Army episode and although we've seen it before we still have to laugh.
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by Ms. S. M. Nowland
The Best Dads Army Series .....
If you are only ever going to buy one Dads Army DVD - make it this one - as this Series (4) represents Dads Army at its very best. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by ianb
Don't Panic!
Dad's Army just kept on getting better. Any devotee of this genre will be completely entertained for a long time. Brilliant. Arthur Lowe just had that amazing comic timing.
Published on 19 Jun 2008 by A. Hearnden
Vintage British comedy at its absolute best
What is there to say about this wonderful series that has not already been said? It really does deserve the adjective 'classic'. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2006 by A reader in the UK
Just perfect
Dads Army is an absolutely classic British sitcom from the late 60's and 1970's. This DVD has series 4 which dates from 1970, has 13 episodes and is undoubtably one of the very... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by S J Buck
100% excellent
Superb acting and writing - this is some of the best television ever produced. It is amazingly timeless, like the best Laurel and Hardy films. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2006 by David Benson
BRILLIANT
Yet another priceless collection of unfortunate mishaps on the part of the Walmington-on-sea Home Guard platoon run by the most pompous man in the world, Captain Mainwairing. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2006 by Koozar
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