The platoon forego a parade in Mainwaring's absence to compete in a darts match against the ARP wardens. When Mainwaring arrives back, he is appalled and orders Wilson to bring them back. But with two pints for the winners, the platoon are staying where they are.
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Series 3: 12. Man Hunt
Wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring and the men of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard enlist the help of a recruit with four feet.
19-04-2025
BBC 2
Series 5: 13. Time On My Hands
Wartime sitcom. An enemy pilot bails out and becomes tangled up with the town clock - and so do the members of Mainwaring's platoon when they attempt a rescue.
15-03-2025
BBC 2
Series 3: 6. Room At The Bottom
Classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of Walmington-on-Sea. Captain Mainwaring is horrified to discover that he is not a commissioned officer, so Sgt Wilson is put in charge ...
18-01-2025
BBC 2
For The Love Of Three Oranges
A special Christmas episode of the classic sitcom from 1976. The platoon decide to help the Vicar with his bazaar to raise money for comforts for the troops. Three oranges are t ...
29-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 6: 1. The Deadly Attachment
Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring and his platoon are instructed to guard a captive U-boat crew. Are they up to the job?
28-12-2024
BBC 2
Battle Of The Giants
Captain Mainwaring tries to get out of attending a big church parade when the Home Guard are ordered to wear their medals from previous conflicts.
23-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 7: 6. Turkey Dinner
Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon decides to give a turkey dinner to the old-age pensioners of Walmington-on-Sea.
22-12-2024
BBC 2
My Brother And I
A special Christmas episode from 1975 of the classic comedy about the Home Guard unit of Walmington-on-Sea. Captain Mainwaring has an unexpected and most unwelcome guest, much t ...
21-12-2024
BBC 2
Series 8: 6. The Face On The Poster
Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring starts an advertising campaign to increase recruiting, but Wilson mixes up the photographs for the poster.
30-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 4: 3. Boots, Boots, Boots
The most important item in the infantryman's equipment is his feet, and Captain Mainwaring is determined that all of his men will be well shod with hardy, battle-worthy feet. To ...
23-03-2024
BBC 2
Series 4: 2. Don't Forget The Diver
Wartime sitcom. The ingenuity of Mainwaring's men is put to the test.
12-11-2022
BBC 2
Series 3: 12. Man Hunt
Wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring and the men of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard enlist the help of a recruit with four feet.
19-04-2025
BBC 2
Episode 02-07-2022
Feature-length version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town. \n\nIn 1940, with a German invasion looming, the defence of Walmington-on-Sea is ...
02-07-2022
BBC 2
Series 5 - When Did You Last See Your Money?
Classic wartime sitcom. Corporal Jones mislays the platoon's funds and the boys face a tough time jogging his memory.
02-11-2019
BBC 2
Series 4 - The Fallen Idol
Classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit in a seaside town. The platoon goes on an exercise, but there are surprises in store for Captain Mainwaring.
14-09-2019
BBC 2
Series 5: 13. Time On My Hands
Wartime sitcom. An enemy pilot bails out and becomes tangled up with the town clock - and so do the members of Mainwaring's platoon when they attempt a rescue.
15-03-2025
BBC 2
Series 4: 4. Sergeant - Save My Boy
More classic comedy with the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard. Pike loses his way in a minefield during night manoeuvres and has to be rescued by Wilson.
03-12-2022
BBC 2
Series 3: 7. Big Guns
Classic sitcom featuring the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea. The platoon is sent a huge naval gun - but how does it work? What's more, where is it pointing?
23-10-2021
BBC 2
Series 6: 7. The Recruit
Classic sitcom. Captain Mainwaring is temporarily in hospital and during his absence Sergeant Wilson allows the vicar to join the platoon.
29-02-2020
BBC 2
Series 3: 3. The Lion Has Phones
Wartime sitcom. An enemy aircraft crash-lands in the local reservoir, testing Captain Mainwaring's communication system.
24-07-2021
BBC 2