Tazio Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) The last of the main cast members of Dad’s Army gone now. A classic TV show that was many layered from the clowning of Cpl Jones to the pathos in many scenes. All carried out by a top notch cast. Edited February 5 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 16 minutes ago, Tazio said: The last of the main cast members of Dad’s Army gone now. A classic TV show that was many layered from the clowning of Cpl Jones to the pathos in many scenes. All carried out by a top notch cast. It sure was. They really took care in getting the casting spot on back then, especially at the BBC. Imho they had far superior sitcoms to ITV and Dad's Army was one of them. RIP Ian Lavender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 24 minutes ago, Tazio said: The last of the main cast members of Dad’s Army gone now. A classic TV show that was many layered from the clowning of Cpl Jones to the pathos in many scenes. All carried out by a top notch cast. Loved it and still watch it occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 17 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Loved it and still watch it occasionally. same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 53 minutes ago, John Findlay said: It sure was. They really took care in getting the casting spot on back then, especially at the BBC. Imho they had far superior sitcoms to ITV and Dad's Army was one of them. RIP Ian Lavender. Superior in every way. Total mis-match comparing the two channels. BBC had The Likely Lads, Fawlty Towers, Dad's Army, Porridge. ITV with On The Buses and Duty feckin Free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Dad's Army was class but it came a poor second to THE best sitcom of all time, the one and only George and Mildred (ITV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 10 minutes ago, JWL said: Superior in every way. Total mis-match comparing the two channels. BBC had The Likely Lads, Fawlty Towers, Dad's Army, Porridge. ITV with On The Buses and Duty feckin Free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Tazio said: The last of the main cast members of Dad’s Army gone now. A classic TV show that was many layered from the clowning of Cpl Jones to the pathos in many scenes. All carried out by a top notch cast. Im sure he was in Eastenders, boyfriend of Pauline Fowler(Wendy Richard),RIP Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serj Tankian Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Met him outside the Kings Theayre a good few years ago . He was in the Ghost Train play which was written by Arnold Ridley (old Godfrey ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Stupid Boy! I listen to it on BBC radio and thoroughly enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 57 minutes ago, the posh bit said: Dad's Army was class but it came a poor second to THE best sitcom of all time, the one and only George and Mildred (ITV). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, JWL said: Superior in every way. Total mis-match comparing the two channels. BBC had The Likely Lads, Fawlty Towers, Dad's Army, Porridge. ITV with On The Buses and Duty feckin Free. Yep, quite strange to think back on the era of classic TV sitcoms in the 70s & 80s. The only ITV one that I remember being watchable was Rising Damp - and even that came with a dose of guilt for laughing at the racist undertones. The BBC ones you mentioned were classics - I'd add Citizen Smith, Butterflies, Open all Hours & Reggie Perrin to that list. . Great times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JWL Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 7 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: Yep, quite strange to think back on the era of classic TV sitcoms in the 70s & 80s. The only ITV one that I remember being watchable was Rising Damp - and even that came with a dose of guilt for laughing at the racist undertones. The BBC ones you mentioned were classics - I'd add Citizen Smith, Butterflies, Open all Hours & Reggie Perrin to that list. . Great times. Yeah, Rising Damp was actually quite funny and probably the best on ITV. Slightly racist at times I suppose, but considering they had Mind Your Language and Love Thy Neighbour, it was almost politically correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lone Striker Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 10 minutes ago, JWL said: Yeah, Rising Damp was actually quite funny and probably the best on ITV. Slightly racist at times I suppose, but considering they had Mind Your Language and Love Thy Neighbour, it was almost politically correct! 😃 I vaguely remember Love thy Neighbour. Maybe ITV were taking a risk with that and Rising Damp in the hope that it started to normalise the concept of black actors in TV comedies, so fair play to them for trying. Pity the scripts weren't up to the BBC standards though. The BBC seemed to engage the best comedy script writers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 The Dads Army curse strikes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 4 hours ago, John Findlay said: It sure was. They really took care in getting the casting spot on back then, especially at the BBC. Imho they had far superior sitcoms to ITV and Dad's Army was one of them. RIP Ian Lavender. Jimmy Perry & David Croft comedies were top quality. As was 'Allo 'Allo. The glory days of the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 6 minutes ago, The Mighty Thor said: Jimmy Perry & David Croft comedies were top quality. As was 'Allo 'Allo. The glory days of the BBC I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jazz Emu Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 We're aw doomed! RIP Mr Pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 My favourite episode is the cricket game v the Air Raid wardens. Fred Titmus plays for wardens, England fast bowler of that time, and watching Jonesy as wicket keeper and Mannering trying to bat still makes me laugh. If I recall properly, Godfrey, the old medic, was a real life war hero and was Daisy Ridley's great uncle. For Pike, it's the episode with the German prisoners and 'don't tell him your name Pike'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 13 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: recall properly, Godfrey, the old medic, was a real life war hero and was Daisy Ridley's great uncle. Yep he was seriously injured in the somme, took a bayonet to the groin and a rifle butt to the head ,amongst other injuries ,how he survived God knows ,Still managed to join up in ww2 and was evacuated from Dunkirk before joining the real home guard . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Slightly wrong on goodfery https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35491036.amp A good read Rip Ian lavender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I remember watching this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 50 minutes ago, been here before said: I remember watching this... Outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, been here before said: I remember watching this... Superb Rick Wakeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Quite surprising these guys lasted so long considering none of them were spring chickens 50 years ago, still showing the repeats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Quite surprising these guys lasted so long considering none of them were spring chickens 50 years ago, still showing the repeats. You made me Wiki him Born 1946. So around 30 when TV. Thought he was maybe younger. Anyway the useless bit of trivia. Pike's claret and blue scarf was picked by Lavender as he supported Aston Villa. I had always assumed it was a West Ham scarf. Clive Dunn was the funniest for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Just now, Tommy Brown said: You made me Wiki him Born 1946. So around 30 when TV. Thought he was maybe younger. Anyway the useless bit of trivia. Pike's claret and blue scarf was picked by Lavender as he supported Aston Villa. I had always assumed it was a West Ham scarf. Clive Dunn was the funniest for me. You can still hear his Brummie accent coming through in the earlier episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 10 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: You made me Wiki him Born 1946. So around 30 when TV. Thought he was maybe younger. Anyway the useless bit of trivia. Pike's claret and blue scarf was picked by Lavender as he supported Aston Villa. I had always assumed it was a West Ham scarf. Clive Dunn was the funniest for me. Love that, thanks 👍🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 19 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: You made me Wiki him Born 1946. So around 30 when TV. Thought he was maybe younger. Anyway the useless bit of trivia. Pike's claret and blue scarf was picked by Lavender as he supported Aston Villa. I had always assumed it was a West Ham scarf. Clive Dunn was the funniest for me. According to wiki he was 22 when he first joined dad’s army in ‘68. 5 hours ago, westbow said: The Dads Army curse strikes again. I’m sure the sun ran with that headline after another actor born in the late 19th century popped his clogs at a ripe old age😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 minute ago, PaddysBar said: According to wiki he was 22 when he first joined dad’s army in ‘68. I was more meaning that I would only have watched it from about 74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I was more meaning that I would only have watched it from about 74 Ah, ok. Late 70s for me so possibly re-runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Jambo Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Very sad indeed, but what a legacy Ian leaves behind. I'm willing to bet that there was a cry of "Don't tell him, Pike" from behind the Pearly Gates when St Peter asked for his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 14 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: You made me Wiki him Born 1946. So around 30 when TV. Thought he was maybe younger. Anyway the useless bit of trivia. Pike's claret and blue scarf was picked by Lavender as he supported Aston Villa. I had always assumed it was a West Ham scarf. Clive Dunn was the funniest for me. Clive Dunn was nowhere near as old as his character was made to be. He was "only" 51 when he recorded the song Grandad. In a similar vein, Lionel Jefferies, who played Grampa in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was only a couple of years older than Dick van Dyke, who played his on-screen son, Caratacus Potts (IYKYK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 17 hours ago, Pasquale for King said: Quite surprising these guys lasted so long considering none of them were spring chickens 50 years ago, still showing the repeats. I had a look and most of the cast were born in the 1910s/1920s. Sgt Wilson and Cpl Fraser were born 19th century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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