Stars: Arthur Lowe, Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, James Beck, John Laurie, Ian Lavender, Arnold Ridley, Bill Pertwee

Director: David Croft

Summary: All the best parts from the classic BBC TV comedy series. Includes: 'The Day The Balloon Went Up', 'Sons Of The Sea', 'The Two And A Half Feathers', 'Asleep In The Deep' and 'The Deadly Attachment'.

This classic British comedy series, set in a fictional seaside town during World War II, follows a group of volunteer "home guards"--locals deemed to old to serve in the military. The programme stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, and many others. The collection includes the episodes "The Deadly Attachment," "Keep Young and Beautiful," "Never Too Old," "Asleep in the Deep," and "Sons of the Sea."

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If the mark of a successful TV comedy is that repeat showings attract new viewers, then Dad's Army must be one of the best. The Very Best of Dad's Army includes five episodes almost covering its whole time span--from 1969's "Sons of the Sea", an entertaining caper when lost at home, to 1977's final episode "Never Too Old", in which sparky Corporal Jones marries his longtime sweetheart, and the ageing Second World War platoon drinks a toast to Britain's Home Guard. Along with these is 1973's "The Deadly Attachment", where a captive U-boat crew falls prey to dummy hand-grenades; 1972's "Keep Young and Beautiful", a touching tale of looking younger and sticking together; and the same year's "Asleep in the Deep", where the platoon uses its skill and judgement, plus a little luck, to escape a life-threatening situation. Fans and newcomers will enjoy the priceless interplay of Arthur Lowe and John le Mesurier, along with the contributions of Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck, in this nostalgic depiction of Britain as it once was.

On the DVD: The 4:3 picture reproduction has come up well and the dual mono sound is more than adequate. Each episode features six scene selections, while the artist profiles provide brief but relevant biographical details. The half-hour Selection Box gives celebrities past and present a chance to pick their favourite extracts and explain just why they're hooked. Chances are you will be too.--Richard Whitehouse

Aspect Ratio:	4:3 Full Frame
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Selection Box Favourite Clips Chosen By Celebrities, Scene Selection, Artist Profiles
Year:	1968
Release Date:	October 1, 2001
Runtime:	153 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B B C D V D 1057
Keywords:	Army, Comedy, Very, General, Best, Tv, Dad's
Genre:	Comedy