It Sticks Out Half A Mile

Wilson managing a bank? Mainwaring in need of a loan? Life post-Home Guard is oddly familiar. Rare pilot starring Arthur Lowe.

Wilson managing a bank? Mainwaring needing a loan? Life post-Home Guard is oddly familiar.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Originally un-broadcast pilot episode of the seaside saga of pier perpetuation, with Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his subsequent death.

This sequel to 'Dad's Army' begins in 1948. Life post-Home Guard, sees Arthur Wilson now managing a bank and his former Captain and boss, George Mainwaring arrives in need of a loan...

Starring Arthur Lowe as Mainwaring and John Le Mesurier as Wilson.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

George Mainwaring.... Arthur Lowe
Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Miss Baines.... Josephine Tewson
Guthrie.... Tmothy Alcock
Hunter.... Anthony Sharpe
Rawlins.... Dougie Brown
Man.... Haydn Wood

To replace Arthur Lowe, the following full series was revamped to feature Dad's Army characters Hodges and Pike, played by Bill Pertwee and Ian Lavender, instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1981.

It's 1948 and 'Dad's Army' veterans Arthur Wilson and Frank Pike receive a surprise visitor at their bank in Frambourne-on-Sea.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

With war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike receive a surprise visitor. Stars John Le Mesurier. From November 1983.

With war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike receive a surprise visitor. From 1983.

With war over and Arthur Wilson managing Swallows Bank, Bert Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition for Frank Pike.

However, peace is shattered when Bert Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition for Frank Pike.With war over and Arthur Wilson managing Swallows Bank, Bert Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition for Frank Pike.

With the war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike receive a surprise visitor.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

With war over, Dad's Army veterans Wilson and Pike are running the bank, when Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition. Episode 1 of 13.

Wilson and Pike are running the bank, when Hodges reappears with a surprising proposition.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

1948: Will a visit to the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea pour cold water on the renovation plans?

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? Dad's Army spin-off with John Le Mesurier. From November 1983.

Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? From November 1983.

Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on Pike and Hodges' renovation plans?

With John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them 5,000 pounds to renovate the pier at Frambourne-on-Sea.

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £5,000 to renovate the pier at Frambourne-on-Sea.

'Uncle Arthur' decides to call off the loan to Mr Hodges and Mr Pike, but will nephew Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on Pike and Hodges' renovation plans? With John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them 5,000 pounds to renovate the pier at Frambourne-on-Sea. Episode 2 of 13.

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £5,000 to renovate the pier at Frambourne-on-Sea. Episode 2 of 13.

Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on Pike and Hodges' renovation plans? With John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. Episode 2 of 13.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

It's 1948 and 'Dad's Army' veterans Arthur Wilson and Frank Pike receive a surprise visitor at their bank in Frambourne-on-Sea.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Mr Hunter.... Robin Parkinson
Mr Short.... Edward Burnham
Mr Rawlings.... Gordon Peters
Council Employee.... Spencer Banks

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

1948: Will a visit to the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea pour cold water on the renovation plans?

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Guthrie.... Glynn Edwards
Mr Johnson.... Michael Bilton

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

1948: In the battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, hopes rest on a visit from an electrician...

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier. Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From November 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier. Dad's Army spin-off.

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news. Episode 3 of 13.

An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier. Starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From November 1983. Episode 3 of 13.

An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier. Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From November 1983.

An electrician's visit brings worrying news about the pier. Starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

From December 1983.

Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. From 1983.

Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Starring John Le Mesurier. From December 1983.

1948: In their battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, Frank and Uncle Arthur must tackle a tricky situation - with an inflatable dinghy.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Starring John Le Mesurier. From December 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Pike and Uncle Arthur tackle a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. From 1983.

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. From December 1983. Episode 4 of 13.

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. Episode 4 of 13.

Pike and his Uncle Arthur are in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy.

Pike and his Uncle Arthur find themselves in a tricky situation with an inflatable dinghy. From December 1983.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

1948: In the battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, hopes rest on a visit from an electrician...

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Mr Guthrie.... Glynn Edwards
Mr Watkins.... Barry Gosney
Assistant.... Stuart Sherwin
Librarian.... James Bryce

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

1948: In their battle to restore the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea, Frank and Uncle Arthur must tackle a tricky situation - with an inflatable dinghy.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son, Frank about the birds and bees...

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Janet Davies as Mavis Pike.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983.

Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. From December 1983.

Love-sick Pike can't concentrate on renovating the pier, so Uncle Arthur's called in to lecture him on the birds and the bees!

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Love-sick Pike can't concentrate on renovating the pier, so Uncle Arthur's called in to lecture him on the birds and the bees. Episode 5 of 13.

Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son about the birds and bees. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From December 1983.

Love-sick Pike can't concentrate on renovating the pier, so Uncle Arthur's called in to lecture him on the birds and the bees! Episode 5 of 13.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Mrs Pike asks Arthur to talk to her son, Frank about the birds and bees...

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Janet Davies as Mavis Pike.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.

Frank Pike and Bert Hodges try to enlist some volunteers to help restore the pier.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Glynn Edwards as Fred Guthrie.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier. Dad's Army spin-off starring Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee. From December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier. Dad's Army spin-off.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Pike and Hodges decide to launch a campaign asking for volunteers to save the pier.

Pike and Hodges decide to launch a campaign asking for volunteers to restore the pier. Starring Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee. Episode 6 of 13.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier. Starring Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee. From December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier. From December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier. Dad's Army spin-off starring Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee. From December 1983.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Glynn Edwards as Fred Guthrie.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. From Jan 1984.

Pike and Hodges carry on campaigning to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. Starring John Le Mesurier. Episode 7 of 13.

Dad's Army veterans Pike and Hodges continue their campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis Pike. Episode 7 of 13.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. Starring John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier and Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. Starring John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier and Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. From January 1984

Synopsis

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Glynn Edwards as Fred Guthrie.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis. From Jan 1984.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Glynn Edwards as Fred Guthrie.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

Part of Radio 4 Extra's Great British Seaside Staycation.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Fred Guthrie.... Glynn Edwards

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.

Pike and Hodges campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.

A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. From 1984

A visit to Frambourne-on-Sea's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur!

A precarious visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson.

Stars John Le Mesurier.

A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins in the Dad's Army spinoff

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

A visit to Frambourne-on-Sea's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur! Episode 8 of 13.

A precarious visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson. Starring John Le Mesurier and Bill Pertwee. Episode 8 of 13.

A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins. Stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

A visit to the pier theatre ends in disaster for Arthur Wilson and Miss Perkins in the Dad's Army spinoff. Stars John Le Mesurier. From January 1984.

Synopsis

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Derek.... Paul Russell

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

The fancy dress night in aid of the pier is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.

The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.

Frambourne-on-Sea's pier restoration fund-raising costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges and Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1984.

The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From January 1984.

The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano. From January 1984.

The fancy dress night in aid of the pier is going well until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costume.

The pier's fancy dress party is going well - until Pike turns up with a piano.

And there are two Cleopatras.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

The pier's fancy dress party is going well - until Pike turns up with a piano. And there are two Cleopatras. With Ian Lavender.

The pier's costume party is going well, until Pike brings a piano. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. From January 1984.

The fancy dress night in aid of the pier is going well until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes. Episode 9 of 13.

The fancy dress night in aid of the pier is going well until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costume. Episode 9 of 13.

The pier's fancy dress party is going well - until Pike turns up with a piano. And there are two Cleopatras. With Ian Lavender. Episode 9 of 13.

Synopsis

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. This 13-part series was revamped to feature other leading the Dad's Army characters. It was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

CAST:

Arthur Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins …. Vivienne Martin
Mrs Pike …. Janet Davies
Ernest Wolcott …. Michael Knowles
Mrs Briggs …. Hilda Braid
Willerby Smallpiece …. Gordon Clyde
The Waitress …. Miranda Forbes

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Mrs Pike …. Janet Davies
Ernest Wolcott …. Michael Knowles
Mrs Briggs …. Hilda Braid
Willerby Smallpiece …. Gordon Clyde
Waitress …. Miranda Forbes

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

It completely needs rebuilding.

Will they manage it?

Pike and Hodges find a builder, but old hostilities are renewed when they discover his nationality.

Wilson, Hodges and Pike meet a builder, but old hostilities erupt over his nationality.

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.

The nationality of a workman reignites old Home Guard hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins, Glynn Edwards as Guthrie and Stella Tanner as Myrtle.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1984.

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier. From August 1984.

Pike and Hodges find a builder, but old hostilities are renewed when they discover his nationality. Starring John Le Mesurier. Episode 10 of 13.

Pike and Hodges are determined to get the pier up and running. It needs complete rebuilding. Will they manage it? Episode 10 of 13.

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike. Stars John Le Mesurier. From August 1984.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier. From August 1984.

Pike and Hodges are determined to get the pier up and running. It needs complete rebuilding. Will they manage it? Episode 10 of 13.

Wilson, Hodges and Pike meet a builder, but old hostilities erupt over his nationality. Stars John Le Mesurier and Bill Pertwee.

Pike and Hodges find a builder, but old hostilities are renewed when they discover his nationality. Starring John Le Mesurier. Episode 10 of 13.

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike. Stars John Le Mesurier. From August 1984.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1984.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Sir Wensley Smithers.... Reginald Marsh

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Reginald Marsh as Sir Wensley Smithers.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee.

Arthur Wilson.... John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike.... Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges.... Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins.... Vivienne Martin
Dudley Watkins.... Christopher Biggins
Mr Hunter.... Robin Parkinson.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the Dad's Army characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Pike is painting the pier.

He, Hodges and Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to claim war damage compensation for the pier.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to try and claim compensation for their pier in Frambourne-on-Sea.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Reginald Marsh as Sir Wensley Smithers.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges and Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rptd tonight, 9.30pm and Wednesday 6.30am]

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges and Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of Tuesday 2.30pm and 9.30pm]

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges and Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of today, 2.30pm, rptd Wednesday 6.30am]

Wilson, Pike and Hodges take a trip to London to secure a grant for Frambourne Pier. Dad's Army spin-off from September 1984. Episode 11 of 13.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to claim war damage compensation for the pier. Starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. Episode 11 of 13.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Reginald Marsh as Sir Wensley Smithers.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier. Dad's Army spin-off stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rptd tonight, 9.30pm and Wednesday 6.30am]

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of Tuesday 2.30pm and 9.30pm]

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of today, 2.30pm, rptd Wednesday 6.30am]

Wilson, Pike and Hodges take a trip to London to secure a grant for Frambourne Pier. Dad's Army spin-off from September 1984. Episode 11 of 13.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to claim war damage compensation for the pier. Starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. Episode 11 of 13.

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of Tuesday 2.30pm and 9.30pm]

Pike is painting the pier. He, Hodges & Wilson are still trying to get people to rally round the effort to rebuild the pier. [Episode 11 of 13, rpt of today, 2.30pm, rptd Wednesday 6.30am]

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Wilson, Pike and Hodges take a trip to London to secure a grant for Frambourne Pier. Dad's Army spin-off from September 1984. Episode 11 of 13.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London to claim war damage compensation for the pier. Starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender. Episode 11 of 13.

Wilson, Pike and Hodges go to London and attempt to claim compensation for the pier. Stars John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

CAST:

Arthur Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins …. Vivienne Martin
Madame Zara …. Betty Marsden

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1984.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What The Butler Saw' machine on the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea?

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins, Christopher Biggins as Dudley Watkins and Robin Parkinson as Mr Hunter.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Dad's Army spin-off.

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them.

When the pier's 'What The Butler Saw' machine needs new photos, who can be persuaded to pose?

When the pier's 'What The Butler Saw' machine needs new photos, who could pose for them?

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What The Butler Saw' machine? Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What The Butler Saw' machine?

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

Comedy from the creators of Dad's Army. First broadcast in September 1984. [Episode 12 of 13, rptd tonight, 9.30pm and Wednesday 6.30am]

Comedy from the creators of Dad's Army. First broadcast in September 1984. [Episode 12 of 13, rpt of Tuesday 2.30pm and 9.30pm]

Comedy from the creators of Dad's Army. First broadcast in September 1984. [Episode 12 of 13, rpt of today, 2.30pm, rptd Wednesday 6.30am]

When the pier's 'What The Butler Saw' machine needs new photos, who can be persuaded to pose? Starring John Le Mesurier. Episode 12 of 13.

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them. Episode 12 of 13.

Synopsis

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What The Butler Saw' machine? Starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

Comedy from the creators of Dad's Army. First broadcast in September 1984. [Episode 12 of 13, rpt of Tuesday 2.30pm and 9.30pm]

Comedy from the creators of Dad's Army. First broadcast in September 1984. [Episode 12 of 13, rpt of today, 2.30pm, rptd Wednesday 6.30am]

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine?

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Pike and Hodges decide to update the photos on the 'What the Butler Saw' machine and persuade Miss Perkins to pose for them. Episode 12 of 13.

When the pier's 'What The Butler Saw' machine needs new photos, who could pose for them?

When the pier's 'What The Butler Saw' machine needs new photos, who can be persuaded to pose? Starring John Le Mesurier. Episode 12 of 13.

Who can be persuaded to pose for the 'What the Butler Saw' machine? Starring John Le Mesurier. From September 1984.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in September 1984.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Betty Marsden at Madame Zara..

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1984.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty. Dad's Army spin-off stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden. From October 1984.

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges. Could there be hidden treasure? Episode 13 of 13.

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges - could there be hidden treasure?

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty. Stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1984.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

CAST:

Arthur Wilson … John Le Mesurier
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Fred Guthrie …. Glynn Edwards
Miss Perkins …. Viviene Martin
Mrs Briggs … Hilda Braid
Ernest Woolcott …. Michael Knowles

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1983.

Pike and Hodges try enlisting volunteers to restore the pier.

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Could there be hidden treasure?

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's hidden treasure.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty.

Stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty. Stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the pier's rumoured booty. Dad's Army spin-off stars Ian Lavender and Betty Marsden. From October 1984.

Pike and Hodges call in a clairvoyant to help them locate the rumoured booty hidden somewhere on the pier in Frambourne-on-Sea.

A seaside saga of pier perpetuation starring John Le Mesurier as Arthur Wilson, Ian Lavender as Frank Pike, Bill Pertwee as Bert Hodges, Vivienne Martin as Miss Perkins and Betty Marsden at Madame Zara..

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this 13-part series was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1984.

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges. Could there be hidden treasure? Episode 13 of 13.

Signs and portents for Pike and Hodges - could there be hidden treasure?

After a pilot episode was made in 1981, Arthur Lowe sadly died. So this thirteen-part series about the resurrection of a seaside pier was revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Pertwee and Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

CAST:

Arthur Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Frank Pike …. Ian Lavender
Bert Hodges …. Bill Pertwee
Miss Perkins …. Vivienne Martin
Guthrie …. Glynn Edwards
Myrtle Spivey …. Stella Tanner
Wolfgang Fischer …. Gordon Clyde
The Builder’s Receptionist …. Carole Harrison
The Irish Nun …. Katherine Parr

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1984.

A workman's nationality reignites old hostilities for Wilson, Hodges and Pike.

Sequel to classic TV comedy Dad's Army starring John Le Mesurier and Ian Lavender.

Arthur Lowe's only appearance in the Dad's Army sequel due to his death.

Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan.

From 1981.

Wilson managing a bank? Mainwaring in need of a loan? Life post-Home Guard is oddly familiar.

Rare pilot starring Arthur Lowe.

Pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death.

The pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death.

The pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death. Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan. From July 1981.

Originally un-broadcast pilot episode of the seaside saga of pier perpetuation, with Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his subsequent death.

This sequel to 'Dad's Army' begins in 1948. Life post-Home Guard, sees Arthur Wilson now managing a bank and his former Captain and boss, George Mainwaring arrives in need of a loan...

Starring Arthur Lowe as Mainwaring and John Le Mesurier as Wilson. With Josephine Tewson, Dougie Brown and Haydn Wood.

To replace Arthur, the following full series had to be revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Bill Pertwee and Ian Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Jonathan James-moore.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1981.

Radio sequel to the classic TV comedy Dad's Army, starring members of the original cast

The pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death. Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan. From 1981.

Originally un-broadcast pilot episode of the seaside saga of pier perpetuation, with Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his subsequent death.

Starring Arthur Lowe as Mainwaring and John Le Mesurier as Wilson. With Josephine Tewson, Dougie Brown and Haydn Wood.

To replace Arthur, the following full series had to be revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Bill Pertwee and Ian Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, based on the characters originally created by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore.

Pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death.

The pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death. Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan. From July 1981.

The pilot episode of the Dad's Army sequel - Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his death. Mainwaring asks Wilson for a bank loan. From 1981.

Originally un-broadcast pilot episode of the seaside saga of pier perpetuation, with Arthur Lowe's only appearance due to his subsequent death.

Starring Arthur Lowe as Mainwaring and John Le Mesurier as Wilson. With Josephine Tewson, Dougie Brown and Haydn Wood.

To replace Arthur, the following full series had to be revamped to feature the Dad's Army characters played by Bill Pertwee and Ian Lavender instead. The series was later adapted for ITV by Yorkshire TV.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in July 1981.