Wilson enlists two unlikely recruits, the vicar and the verger, whilst Mainwaring is stuck in hospital.Wilson enlists two unlikely recruits, the vicar and the verger, whilst Mainwaring is stuck in hospital.Wilson enlists two unlikely recruits, the vicar and the verger, whilst Mainwaring is stuck in hospital.
James Beck
- Pte. Joe Walker
- (credit only)
Bud Flanagan
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- David Croft(uncredited)
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- TriviaThis is the first episode not to feature James Beck (Walker), who was in a coma with acute pancreatitis during its studio recording at Television Centre. Beck died shortly thereafter; in this episode he is still credited during the end credits, but was removed from Series 7 onwards. Walker's absence in this episode is explained by a note left in his place reading "Gone to the smoke" - this segment was hastily written into the script at the last minute by Jimmy Perry and David Croft when Beck became ill. Following this episode the character was never seen, heard from nor referred to again. The later radio adaptation uses the original script, which includes Private Walker, (played by Larry Martyn).
- GoofsAt the end when Hodges rushes in to announce a stick of incendiaries the boom mike can be briefly seen at the top of the screen.
- ConnectionsReferences Little Caesar (1931)
- SoundtracksOft In Danger, Oft In Woe
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Henry Kirke White and Frances Sara Fuller-Maitland
Sung by Edward Sinclair (the verger) whilst on guard duty
Featured review
Private Vicar joins The Platoon.
Mainwaring is sidelined, in hospital, Wilson, now in charge, takes on two new recruits, recruits that Mainwaring will absolutely hate.
I did enjoy this episode, but I think it's fair to say that it's not the finest offering in the series, I cannot help but wonder if the loss of Walker had a big impact. I like that they marked his departure properly here.
The Vicar seems to have been absent somewhat this series, but we have seen more of The Verger, the pair made a very funny duo here, it was obvious the pair were going to cause mayhem.
I only wish Wilson has stood on his foot.
It's the only credited acting role for Lindsey Dunn, who played the very cheeky Hamish, rather well I thought.
7/10.
I did enjoy this episode, but I think it's fair to say that it's not the finest offering in the series, I cannot help but wonder if the loss of Walker had a big impact. I like that they marked his departure properly here.
The Vicar seems to have been absent somewhat this series, but we have seen more of The Verger, the pair made a very funny duo here, it was obvious the pair were going to cause mayhem.
I only wish Wilson has stood on his foot.
It's the only credited acting role for Lindsey Dunn, who played the very cheeky Hamish, rather well I thought.
7/10.
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- Sleepin_Dragon
- Jan 3, 2021
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