Dad's Army: Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla Warfare - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

The platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.

Broadcast details

Date

Friday 29th November 1974

Time

7:45pm

Channel

BBC One

Length

30 minutes

Recorded

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
Bill Pertwee Chief A.R.P. Warden Hodges
Edward Sinclair The Verger
Talfryn Thomas Mr Cheeseman

Guest cast

Robert Raglan Colonel
Robin Parkinson Lieutenant Wood
Erik Chitty Mr. Clerk (RSPCA Man)
Rachel Thomas Mother Superior
Michael Sharvell-Martin Lieutenant
Verne Morgan Farmer
Joy Allen Lady with the Pram

Writing team

Jimmy Perry Writer
David Croft Writer

Production team

David Croft Director
David Croft Producer
Bill Harris Editor
Bryan Ellis Production Designer
Bud Flanagan Theme Tune Vocals