Dad's Army, The Man and the Hour

Name: The Man and the Hour
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 29 min
Cast: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, Ian Lavender, John Laurie

Season 1, Episode 1

First-ever episode of the classic wartime comedy. Captain Mainwaring assumes command of the Local Defence Volunteers.

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First-ever episode of the classic wartime comedy. Captain Mainwaring assumes command of the Local Defence Volunteers.

First series of the beloved sitcom. The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard go to great lengths to equip themselves as a powerful fighting force.

First series of the classic sitcom. Captain Mainwaring puts the defence of the realm before personal pride.

First series of the classic sitcom. The platoon triumphs over problems of security, fifth columnists and parachuting airmen.

First series of the classic wartime sitcom. Corporal Jones is put to the test and the Home Guard ensure that he is not found wanting.

Classic wartime sitcom. The crew use their rifles and their wits to compete for the honour of guarding a VIP.

About this episode
First-ever episode of the classic wartime comedy. Captain Mainwaring assumes command of the Local Defence Volunteers.
PG
CastArthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn
CrewDavid Croft (Director), Harold Snoad (Director), Bob Spiers (Director)
GenreComedy
Seasons10
ChannelU&Gold