A Tough 'Dad's Army' Quiz

Answer: Jimmy Perry

The signature tune of 'Dad's Army' written by Jimmy Perry was the final recording to be made by Wartime Comic and former Crazy Gang member Bud Flanagan in early 1968. The song was frequently mistaken for a genuine wartime song by the show's viewers, although it hadn't actually been written until Jimmy Perry was developing the idea for his new television series.

Answer: Oh! Mr Porter

Jimmy Perry gained his much needed inspiration from the Will Hay movie, 'Oh! Mr Porter', which was being screened that Sunday afternoon. One of the movie's strengths was the wonderful balance of characters: a pompous man, a boy and an old man.

Answer: Sergeant Wilson

When writing the original script Jimmy Perry wrote 'It's hard to imagine anyone other than Messrs Lowe, Le Mesurier, Laurie et al playing the roles', but Jimmy initially saw Arthur Lowe playing Sergeant Wilson and Robert Dorning, who later appeared as a bank inspector in the episode 'Something Nasty In The Vault' as Captain Mainwaring.

Answer: Private Walker

Jimmy wanted comic actor Arthur English to play Joe Walker, even though he had originally wanted to play the part himself. 'I wrote Walker for myself, but Michael Mills and David Croft didn't think it was a good idea. Sadly, I was in no position to argue.'

Answer: James Frazer

MAINWARING: Get the first man in WILSON: Oh, very well. (looks out the door) Would you mind stepping this way, please? MAINWARING: Wilson, Wilson, come here, come here. I intend to mould those men out there into an aggressive fighting {unit;} I'm going to lead them, command them and inspire them to be ruthless killers, and I'm not going to get very far if you invite them to step this way, am I? Quick march is the order. WILSON: I'm sorry, sir. Quick march FRAZER: There's no point, I'm already here

Answer: The Battle Of Godfrey's Cottage

On finding the two missing episodes David Croft said: 'This is excellent news. I always wanted my shows to be kept, but in those days videotapes were usually re-used, and that's what happened to five episodes from series two. For years I have tried to work out how to get them back and I even did a television appeal a few years ago.

It's been a long time, but I always knew they would turn up some day. Dad's Army is still finding new fans among younger viewers, and I think the public will be as happy as I am if they get a chance to see these two episodes.'

Answer: Episode 16, The Bullet Is Not For Firing

'The Bullet Is Not For Firing' - The platoon expels all their ammo in one night at a passing enemy plan. A court inquiry is held, upon Captain Mainwaring's insistence, into the use of 75 rounds of ammo. But proceedings are farcical and peppered with constant interruptions, especially when Jones brings the ceiling down!

Answer: Queen Victoria

The bandstand was erected to commemorate the visit of Queen Victoria in 1891. During the visit Jones met Queen Victoria and she told him he reminded her of her dear Albert, Jones replied by saying she reminded him of his dear mum. Hence the expression we are not amused. (Big Guns)

Answer: Acid Drops

After Pike ties the boat to the telephone line with all the food in, the only food they are left with is Sergeant Wilson's Acid Drops.

Answer: He had gone to London to do a deal

David Croft arrived at the studio on Sunday the 22 July 1973 for the recording of 'The Recruit' to learn that Jimmy Beck had been taken to hospital. Perry and Croft ran though the script to see if they could film the episode without his studio appearance.

There were scenes in which he appeared on film and decided that when it came to the parade scene, a note would be left in his place saying that he had gone 'To the Smoke', which was the Cockney way of saying London. At that stage it was hoped that Jimmy would return in time for the next series but he died about three weeks later from a burst Pancreas.

Answer: William

William Hodges is played by Bill Pertwee who is the cousin of Jon Pertwee - alias Doctor Who

Answer: Martin's Bank

When the TV series started the intended name for the bank (Martin's Bank) already existed so the name was changed to Swallow's Bank. By the time the movie was made Martin's bank didn't exist any more so the name could be used.

Answer: 3

Harold Snoad, together with Michael Knowles, adapted the TV scripts for radio. They were transmitted between 1974 - 1976

Answer: Lance Corporal Jones

On the TV version it is only Mainwaring who is pulled up by the balloon, that had to change for the radio show as he had no-one to interact with. The scene was rewritten and Jones went up with him that way the two characters could talk to each other.

Answer: Never Too Old

In the last ever episode of 'Dad's Army' Jones marries Mrs Fox. The proceedings are interrupted as the platoon are put on a full invasion alert. The platoon meet Jones at his post with a bottle of champagne to toast the wedding. They also toast Britain's Home Guard.