#Dad&039;s Army

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Nostalgia

‘And now, on Top of the Pops, we have Retta Young with sending out an S.O.S, followed by John Lennon’s Stand By Me. Take it away folks!’ “Mum? Can we talk?” “Oh hold on Shirley love, this stupid Telly signal is bouncing all over the place, it keeps switching and I’m not even touching it!”  As the music started to play, both women swayed around the room, arms floating through the air.  “Mum, I…

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Theatre review: 'After All These Years' by Giles Cole.

Theatre At The Tabard, Bath Road, London W4. 🍷🍷🍷🍷 – 4 out of 5 glasses of Celebratory Fizz! After All These Years is a delightful and well crafted piece, with an intriguing Genesis. It started out as a 10 minute piece (now the 1st Act) with the 2nd and then the 3rd Acts added over succeeding outings. This staccato development is never apparent in the narrative. The text is tight, pacy and…

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Ian Lavender: A British Icon in Film, Television, and Theatre

Born on 16th February 1946 in Birmingham, England, Ian Lavender is a distinguished British actor known for his versatile contributions to film, television, and theatre. With a career spanning several decades, Lavender has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his talent, charm, and memorable performances. Ian Lavender’s journey into the world of acting…

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5 Must Watch Movies On BRITBOX

Looking for a British movie or two to watch? Then let us be your guide with the "5 Must Movies On Britbox" @Britbox_UK @BritboxPressUK #Britbox #Streaming #ITV #BBC #Ch4

Britbox (A ITV, Channel 4 & BBC Colaboration) streaming hit our streaming services late 2019 and has slowly been building the content on the platform into somewhat of a sleeping giant. With the likes of the rebirth of Spitting Image and older classics such as Blakes Seven, Box Of Delights, Inbetweeners, RentaGhost, The Lenny Henry Show, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Allo Allo, Dad’s Army, Gerry Andersons…

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#DoctorWho Alumni Join Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes - but would you like the BBC to do something similar for DW's #missingepisodes ?

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Comic Creator Spotlight: Celebrating the work of Look-In and TV Comic artist Bill Titcombe

Comic Creator Spotlight: Celebrating the work of Look-In and TV Comic artist Bill Titcombe

Bill Titcombe in 2019. Photo: Claire Thomas

A very prolific and talented comic strip artist with many styles, perhaps best known for his work on Look-In and TV Comic, Bill Titcombe’s long career has spanned both illustrating children’s comics and books from the 1950s onwards, to paintings of his beloved birds and wildlife today.

Bill, full name William Thomas Roland Titcombe, was born in…

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Saved by a judge: An historic Victorian station with a military history and a setting for "Dad's Army"

Saved by a judge: An historic Victorian station with a military history and a setting for “Dad’s Army”

Historic Brandon Station dating from 1845, built by a notable Victorian architect and now listed following the judgement.Judicial review saves 175 year old station from ” unlawful” demolition by privatised rail company for a car park

When Save Britain’s Heritage appeared before Mrs Justice Lang to argue the case for saving Brandon Station it was almost a lost cause.

Breckland Council in…

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Grandad….Clive Dunn Its almost impossible to comprehend at a distance of 50 years just how popular the TV series Dad’s Army was.

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Actors David Benson & Jack Lane in conversation with Morris Bright MBE

Recorded on set for their recent adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, actors David Benson and Jack Lane talk at length with author and broadcaster, Morris Bright MBE in a light hearted and far reaching interview, where David and Jack talk openly about creating their award winning Dad’s Army Radio Show, as well…

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Dad's Army Radio Show Tour Trailer

Dad’s Army Radio Show Tour Trailer

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! The nation’s favourite sitcom returns new-minted in this highly-acclaimed production.

Perry and Croft’s classic BBC sitcom brought gloriously to life. Three episodes of the hugely popular radio series hilariously and lovingly enacted by two master performers. David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man,…

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A Bohemian Briton - Actor Jeffrey Holland.

Nick Hennegan talks to veteran British Comedy Actor Jeffrey Holland about his new play ‘After All These Years’ and his time with British Comedy classics, ‘Hi Di Hi!’, ‘You Rang M’Lord?’ and ‘Dad’s Army’  Theatre at the Tabard: – https://tabard.org.uk/whats-on/after-all-these-years Jeffrey Holland: https://www.jeffreyholland.co.uk Production review to follow.

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Heroes of Cult: Bernard Cribbins

Heroes of Cult: Bernard Cribbins

Born in 1928 Bernard Cribbins career has spanned over 70 years. A career that has seen him appear alongside Peter Sellers, become part of the Carry On team, become a hero to Whovian’s, the voice of children’s television to a generation and have two top ten hits.

Starting his career on the stage in London’s West End he soon became a…

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5 Must Watch Movies On BRITBOX

Looking for a British movie or two to watch? Then let us be your guide with the "5 Must Movies On Britbox" @Britbox_UK @BritboxPressUK #Britbox #Streaming #ITV #BBC #Ch4

Britbox (A ITV, Channel 4 & BBC Colaboration) streaming hit our streaming services late 2019 and has slowly been building the content on the platform into somewhat of a sleeping giant. With the likes of the rebirth of Spitting Image and older classics such as Blakes Seven, Box Of Delights, Inbetweeners, RentaGhost, The Lenny Henry Show, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Allo Allo, Dad’s Army, Gerry Andersons…

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Doctor Who Christmas 2019 Gift Guide: Related Franchises

#DoctorWho Christmas 2019 Gift Guide: Related Franchises, Including Merchandise From @bigfinish, @Classic_Stills, and @Lovarzi #CyberMonday

When looking for a Christmas present for a Doctor Who fan, you might feel limited to the same old stuff. But you need not. There are plenty of products for other franchises that Who fans will love. Here’s just a brief selection – including work featuring Mark Gatiss (Cold War), Steve Pemberton (Silence in the Library/ Forest of the Dead), and Martin Clunes (Snakedance)!

The Swede

The Swede…

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Behind the Scenes: Dad's Army Radio Show with David Benson & Jack Lane

Behind the Scenes: Dad’s Army Radio Show with David Benson & Jack Lane

With a special interview and exclusive clips from the show, RABBIT & SNAIL goes behind the scenes of the acclaimed Dad’s Army Radio Show, which headed back out on tour in January 2020. (more…)

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27th May - On This Day In History

27th May – On This Day In History

Born:

1837 Wild Bill Hickok (American folk hero)

  Died:

2013 Bill Pertwee (actor – Dad’s Army)

  On This Day:

1977 Two Boeing 747 aircraft (KLM and PanAm) collide on the Canary Islands. 582 people killed.

  Have a good Saturday, 27th May

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