Dad's Army: Series 2, Episode 3 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Walker receives his call-up papers for the regular Army. Whilst Mainwaring's concerned about losing one of his few able-bodied men, Sgt. Wilson's more concerned about his cigarette supplies. Can they unite to keep him in Walmington-on-Sea?
Notes
This episode only exists in the form of a radio adaptation.
It was originally scheduled to broadcast on 20th January 1969, and has never been repeated.
This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.
Broadcast details
Date
Saturday 15th March 1969
Time
7pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
- Sunday 27th October 1968 at BBC Television Centre
Cast & crew
Cast
| Arthur Lowe | Captain Mainwaring |
|---|---|
| John Le Mesurier | Sergeant Wilson |
| Clive Dunn | Lance Corporal Jones |
| John Laurie | Private Frazer |
| Arnold Ridley | Private Godfrey |
| Ian Lavender | Private Pike |
| James Beck | Private Walker |
| Colin Bean | Private Sponge |
Guest cast
| Patrick Waddington | Brigadier (Area Command) |
|---|---|
| Anthony Sharp | Brigadier (War Office) |
| Diana King | Chairwoman |
| Edward Evans | Mr Rees |
| Michael Knowles | Captain Cutts |
| Gilda Perry | Judy (Blonde) |
| Larry Martyn | Soldier |
| Robert Lankesheer | Medical Officer |
Writing team
| Jimmy Perry | Writer |
|---|---|
| David Croft | Writer |
Production team
| David Croft | Director |
|---|---|
| David Croft | Producer |
| Paul Joel | Production Designer |
| Bud Flanagan | Theme Tune Vocals |