Battle of the Giants!
- Episode aired Dec 27, 1971
- 1h
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
154
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Captain Square continues to vex Captain Mainwaring, leading to an inter-platoon competition.Captain Square continues to vex Captain Mainwaring, leading to an inter-platoon competition.Captain Square continues to vex Captain Mainwaring, leading to an inter-platoon competition.
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- TriviaThis was the only official episode in 1971, as they had been very busy in 1970, not only filming the 13 episodes of Series 4, but also spending six weeks filming the 90 minute theatrical feature film version of "Dad's Army" for Columbia Pictures. The decision was taken to have a series recording break for the bulk of 1971, excluding this Christmas Special recorded in October 1971, as it would detract from the release of the feature film in March 1971. Instead this one Christmas Special was made to satisfy the audience who loved the show. The series would return in 1972 with the usual full series episode run.
- GoofsAt 33 minutes 19 seconds the boom mic is visible in the reflection of the side window of the van.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Outsiders: Episode #7.19 (2022)
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A Christmas cracker.
Poor Captain Mainwaring, so often ridiculed for not having any medals, and where better to degrade him, then at a military parade. After a clash in the pub with Captain Square Mainwaring agrees to a challenge from The Eastgate Platoon.
It is a fun episode, it's long, running just over an hour, all the classic elements are here, including a car chase, and Jonesy coming down with malaria. Dunn steals many scenes.
Some of it looks like it was done on film, it looks great. Favourite moment being where the warden is shoved into the water.
Classic Christmas comedy, I can only imagine how many millions tuned in. 8/10
It is a fun episode, it's long, running just over an hour, all the classic elements are here, including a car chase, and Jonesy coming down with malaria. Dunn steals many scenes.
Some of it looks like it was done on film, it looks great. Favourite moment being where the warden is shoved into the water.
Classic Christmas comedy, I can only imagine how many millions tuned in. 8/10
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