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Pilot - Loyal Support

Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the Dad's Army sequel before he died. Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan. Recorded in 1981.

Originally un-broadcast pilot episode of the seaside saga of pier perpetuation, with Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his subsequent death.

This sequel to 'Dad's Army' begins in 1948. Life post-Home Guard, sees Arthur Wilson now managing a bank and his former Captain and boss, George Mainwaring arrives in need of a loan...

Starring Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles.

Based on the Dad's Army characters created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

George Mainwaring ...... Arthur Lowe
Arthur Wilson ...... John Le Mesurier
Miss Baines ...... Josephine Tewson
Guthrie ...... Tmothy Alcock
Hunter ...... Anthony Sharpe
Rawlins ...... Dougie Brown
Man ...... Haydn Wood

To replace Arthur Lowe, the following full series was revamped to feature Dad's Army characters Hodges and Pike, played by Bill Pertwee and Ian Lavender, instead.

The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore.

Recorded in 1981, this pilot wasn't broadcast until 23 years later.

First broadcast on 麻豆社 7 in May 2004.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Sep 2024 02:30

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