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Keep Young and Beautiful

Episode 2 of 13

Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring's platoon want to look as young as possible in case they are drafted into the Air Raid Patrol.

Classic wartime sitcom. After years at war, the British government decides to instil the Home Guard with more youthful members and existing, long-serving members could be moved into the Air Raid Patrol. As soon as this information is received by the Home Guard in Walmington-on-Sea, some of the platoon take drastic action to appear more youthful. Corsets reappear, toupees are worn and Private Fraser, the local undertaker, is asked to make the eldest members look more alive.

29 minutes

Last on

Sat 28 Sep 2019 20:30

Music Played

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • Bob Crosby and His Orchestra

    I'd Know You Anywhere

  • Harry Roy & His Orchestra

    Keep Young and Beautiful

Credits

Role Contributor
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Private Frazer John Laurie
Private Walker James Beck
Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Private Pike Ian Lavender
ARP Warden Bill Pertwee
Minister Derek Bond
1st Member of Parliament James Ottaway
2nd Member Of Parliament Charles Morgan
Colonel Robert Raglan
Writer David Croft
Writer Jimmy Perry
Producer David Croft

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