Dad's Army: Series 4, Episode 11 - A. Wilson (Manager)? - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Captain Mainwaring is horrified to learn that Wilson has not just been made the manager of his own branch of the bank, but that he has been promoted to Second Lieutenant of the Eastgate platoon.
Broadcast details
Date
Friday 4th December 1970
Time
8pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
- Friday 27th November 1970 at BBC Television Centre
Upcoming repeats
- Wednesday 15th January 2025 at 7:20pm on U&Gold
- Thursday 16th January 2025 at 2:00pm on U&Gold
- Thursday 16th January 2025 at 6:40pm on U&Gold
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 |
| Edward Sinclair | The Verger |
| Frank Williams | The Vicar |
| Janet Davies | Mrs Pike |
| Colin Bean | Private Sponge |
Guest cast
| Blake Butler | Mr. West |
|---|---|
| Robert Raglan | Captain Pritchard |
| Arthur Brough | Mr. Boyle (Eastgate Deputy Manager) |
| Hugh Hastings | Private Hastings |
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 |
Press
Radio Times review
If you've ever wondered why there's such percolating ill feeling between Mainwaring and Wilson, it's all here in an eye-opening first act. The captain turns puce and looks set to explode ("Judas!") when he learns that his supercilious subordinate is going up in the world, as both bank manager and second lieutenant in neighbouring Eastgate. All the petty jealousy and class resentment come pouring out, and Mainwaring's knee-jerk response is an office/platoon reshuffle.
It's brilliantly acted, but if that sounds a bit intense and uncomfortable, don't worry. There's some fruity role-playing as members of the platoon get ideas above their station and a sizeable innuendo from the Vicar. But the episode is owned by Wilson, and John Le Mesurier. You'll find it hard to swallow after the very last scene.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 19th January 2016