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Mint & New Double Disc DVD set housed in original case with sleeve cover - not factory sealed DVD.
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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
After what seems like ages Dads Army has finally come to DVD in episode order. Has it been worth the wait? You bet! This DVD has 2 discs showing the complete 1st series and the 3 available episodes from series 2, but what makes it so good is the BBC have been kind enough to include the 3 missing episodes from series 2 in audio format as well as the documentary 'Missing presumed wiped' which tells the story of the discovery of the episodes 'The battle of Godfreys cottage' and 'Operation kilt'. So really what you get is 12 episodes and a documentary, which I think is great value. It has been very frustrating seeing the BBC bring many other inferior comedies to DVD before Dads Army, but lets hope the intention is to bring all the DADS ARMY series out in order. What a collection that would be!
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Surely no introduction to this DVD is required? The major strength of DAD'S ARMY was that it employed genuine actors for it's many roles and not just the comedians who were popular at the time. The talent on display in this series is staggering and such a great ensemble has NEVER been seen since. Another strength of the series was that Jimmy Perry went to great lengths to actually develop the characters instead of parading the same comedy ciphers each week and with such quality performers reading his scripts, the success was guarenteed. Later colour episodes like "MUM'S ARMY" may not be the funniest, but they contain heartbreaking scenes of Capt. Mainwaring losing his chance of true happiness in life, and the final scenes of the final episode "NEVER TOO OLD", where the cast pay tribute to the real Home Guard (and the spirit of war-time Britain in general) moved me to tears.
To those viewers only familiar with the colour series, these earlier black and white episodes will perhaps seem odd, but they will never the less enjoy them a lot! PIKE is perhaps a little too childish early on, but the blueprints of all the characters we love so dearly is laid out here. Surely ARTHUR LOWE was one of Britain's best ever actors, and Capt. Mainwaring has passed into television legend. This jumped-up "bank clerk" was probably one of the most arrogant, pompous and deluded characters ever committed to film, yet there's no way on earth any viewer can hate him as portrayed by Arthur Lowe. This disc is pure happiness committed to film: Not nostalgia for the sake of it, but because it's so wonderful to begin with.
To those viewers only familiar with the colour series, these earlier black and white episodes will perhaps seem odd, but they will never the less enjoy them a lot! PIKE is perhaps a little too childish early on, but the blueprints of all the characters we love so dearly is laid out here. Surely ARTHUR LOWE was one of Britain's best ever actors, and Capt. Mainwaring has passed into television legend. This jumped-up "bank clerk" was probably one of the most arrogant, pompous and deluded characters ever committed to film, yet there's no way on earth any viewer can hate him as portrayed by Arthur Lowe. This disc is pure happiness committed to film: Not nostalgia for the sake of it, but because it's so wonderful to begin with.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
This DVD includes the whole first series, and the three episodes from the second series which survive (two recently rediscovered). The set is rounded out by radio adaptations of the other missing episodes; and the documentary Missing Believed Wiped on the missing BBC programmes from the golden era of television.
The early episodes, black and white, and largely scene-setting, are not as sharp or as funny as the later series, but they stand up fairly well. Dad's Army was one of the great British comedy series which works well for any generation, dated as it was when it first started. And the players are a joy - Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Jimmy Beck, Arnold Ridley, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, Clive Dunn ... all wonderful.
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Complete first series Dads Army
An excelent example of an historic TV series. Along with Amazon's expert sales team yet another 1st class tranction as usual. Well done!
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Published 4 months ago by nora buckingham
Classic entertainment.
We bought this as we are hoping to collect all their DVD's, as we all enjoy watching "Dad's Army" for a good laugh. A laugh is as good as a tonic.
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Ian H. Sutherland
first and for me the best
It was a tragedy that some episodes were lost as for me, these first episodes in black and white are really wonderful. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Paul Gilliatt
If You Wouldn't Mind Awfully Falling In...That Would Be Lovely
I'll get this out of the way: there may have been better farces, sharper satires but there has never been a better ensemble sitcom. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Amon Avis
On time - 5 stars for speedy delivery, excellent packaging and...
This item was a present and I was most pleased that it arrived in time inspite of the holiday rush and postal delays. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A Fine Line Publications
They don't make them like this anymore.
Dad's Army is good wholesome fun based on an era long gone. Not that we want to be back in the 'war'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by senganella
Classic
I love Dads Army, but this is yet another present, The complete first series, great for the money I know it will be well enjoyed.
Published 19 months ago by wilma
dad's Army
This DVD was given as a present to an ederly gentleman and was well received
Published on 9 April 2010 by Mrs. Jean V. Barson
The start of something big...
This was the beginning of the huge success that would be Dad's Army.
Because it's the first series, some of the characters take a while to find themselves, and some -... Read more
Because it's the first series, some of the characters take a while to find themselves, and some -... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Mr. M. W. Lawson
Marvellous
I wasn't expecting them to be as good as this, thanks to some of the reviews. The script is a lot sharper and realistic than the later ones. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by Anonymous
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