Dads Army The Coward revue

[@graciefields898]

This is wonderful. I could go for a full length Dad's Army musical - but only with the original cast of course.

[@peterrraklliproductions2020]

There actually was a stage version of Dad’s Army, made up of episodes from the show and some period songs.

[@calebmumby5803]

Brilliant sitcom Dad's army truly one of the best comedy series of all time much better than the usual tripe rubbish we get!

[@fuccasound3897]

REAL talents on display here, wonderful!

[@gordontaylor5373]

I love Dad's Army - and this is absolute genius.

[@parkerproductions4546]

A Dad's Army Musical is wonderful to witness!

[@dorthonian]

I’ve just watched every single episode of dads army plus the specials. And this is simply the icing on the cake!!! I love these three and seeing them sing is an absolute treat. Thank you x

[@athull08]

The absolute icing on the cake would be someone finding the three lost episodes, but that might be asking too much :(

[@gordontaylor5373]

@@athull08 I don't think anybody will find the lost shows from season 2 now. The BBC have actually remade the three lost shows - starring Kevin McNally as Captain Mainwaring. They're very funny. Have you seen them?

[@dorthonian]

@@athull08 probably requisitioned by Square, don’t Cher know!

[@JerryBond-2004]

Just binge watched all 80 episodes including the movie over the last three days plus all of the team eulogies (on the dvd collection) my overall favourite series going, I may be 16, I may be autistic but this is my inspiration, I’m a Lance corporal in the acf but I like to think of myself as Captain Mainwaring. Jolly good show.

[@joflynn999]

@@gordontaylor5373 agreed but stranger things have happened

[@roeng1368]

Wonderful, especially compared to the foul-mouthed filth, and celebrity obsessed rubbish we have to suffer as television now. Why oh why can't we have television like Dads Army now ?

[@samueldixon-fyle3041]

Agreed

[@johnhowardmorgan]

I'm just happy that we had "Dad's Army" in my time on this earth. What a time to be alive, eh?

[@Jabberstax]

The difference is celebrities back then actually had talent and class.

[@athull08]

Clive Dunn was the only one who could really sing, but they could all sure as hell perform!

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Oh what a treat, I am a huge fan and didnt know about this thank you. I will never forget these characters and the actors who played them, I love the way Wainwaring is such a pompous fool and the other characters are often shown as old and foolish but when it comes to the crunch and it looks like they will have to fight they prove to be real men who would have fought and died. Especially Captain Wainwaring, Several times throughout the series he shows his real metal, it really lifts the spirit and I believe it is accurate for the time, English men WOULD have fought, no matter the cost If we had been invaded as we could have been at any time.

[@mummygiraffepresentsclassi8722]

Ron Wylie the men never did less their best which is wot stopped them being a complete joke, their best wasn’t always enough, but they always meant well and would unquestionably have got stuck in if the real thing had happened xxx

[@olwens1368]

There was one genuinely moving moment in an episode where they really thought the Germans were advancing. They looked at each other and more or less said goodbye and turned to what they thought would be a fight. You realised that they wouldn't have held the enemy up for more than 10 minutes, but they would undoubtedly have died trying. I was probably about 9 or 10 when I first saw it and even at that age I felt a lump in my throat- and pride.

[@robynn144]

Noel Coward (the writer/ composer ofthis song) was a hero in every way possible. He worked in British espionage during WW2. He made films and music in Britain's "darkest / finest hour in 1940- late 41. The time when the UK and her Commonwealth stood alone against the Nazis. It was songs like this that kept the British going when the future looked bleak.

[@Jabberstax]

Proof that television back in the day was much more entertaining

[@jeremyhaines3847]

Real Talent here on Dad's Army

[@liten48]

god bless em rest in peace gents

[@paulashton3550]

Noel and Dad’s Army - simply delicious

[@user-ru8eu5lc2m]

This song is so perfect for Dad’s Army when I first heard it I thought it was written specifically for the show

[@shallendor]

Dads Army is my favorite British Tv show of all time!

[@gordontaylor5373]

And mine! I love it!

[@graciefields898]

Mine too!

[@remcogossink6711]

Good old England is never done!

[@gordontaylor5373]

This is absolutely marvellous! Absolute genius!

[@idontknowwhatiamdoinganymo1615]

Never thought them sing and thank god I heard this.

[@salfordnurse]

They actually did a stage show/ musical revue in 1975. The 'cast' recording is on KZbin here kzbin.info/aero/PLTuN9Zw3iqw6hHFW0L5St1bcHpreIAHXg

[@dudemonkfish4641]

Lowe could hold a note.

[@tektoastium7241]

Col. Montmorency (who Was in Calcutta in '92) Emerged from his retirement for the war. He wasn't very pleased at what he heard, at what he saw, But whatever he felt He tightened his belt And organized a corps. Poor Col. Montmorency thought, Considering all the wars he'd fought, The Home Guard was his job to do or die. But after days and weeks and years, Bravely drying his manly tears, He wrote the following letter to the Minister of Supply: "Would you please oblige us with a Bren Gun? Or failing that, a hand grenade will do. We've got some ammunition In a rather damp condition, And Major Huss Has an arquebus That was used in Waterloo." "With the Vicar's steering pump, a pitchfork and a rake, It's rather hard to guard an aerodrome. So if you can't oblige us with a Bren Gun, The Home Guard might as well go home." "Would you please oblige us with a Bren Gun? We're getting rather tired of drawing lots. Today, we had a shipment Of some curious equipment, And just for a prank, They sent us a tank That ties itself in knots." "On Monday's mock invasion Captain Clark was heard to say He hadn't even got a brush or comb. So if you can't oblige us with a Bren Gun, The Home Guard might as well go home." Col. Montmorency planned In case the enemy tried to land To fleet them back by skill of armored force. He realized his army should be mechanized, of course, But somewhere inside Experience cried "My kingdom for a horse." Poor Col. Montmorency tried At infinite cost of time and pride To tackle his superiors again. But having just one motorbike, Fourteen swords and a marlinspike, He wrote the following letter in the following urgent strain: "Would you please oblige us with a Bren Gun? We need one rather badly, I'm afraid. Our local crossword solver Has an excellent revolver, But during a short Attack on a fort The trigger got mislaid." "In course of operations meant for Friday afternoon, Our orders are to storm the Hippodrome. So if you can't oblige us with a Bren Gun, The Home Guard might as well go home." "Would you please oblige us with a Bren Gun? The lack of one is wounding to our pride. Last night we caught the cutest, Little German parachutist, Who looked at our kit, Giggled a bit, And laughed until he cried." "We'll have to hide that armored car when marching through Berlin. We'd almost be ashamed of it in Rome. So if you can't oblige us with a Bren Gun, The Home Guard might as well, The Home Guard might as well, The Home Guard might as well go home."

[@kevinsmall1400]

Thanks for putting this clip on, only every seen the last 30 seconds. It proves what talented actors/entertainers these guys were, as the could not only straight & comedy parts but were good singer as well. But them came from an era, when most actors were multi talented.

[@BinnyBongBaron_AoE]

How wonderful this is! I'd never known it to have existed :) Some of my fonest memories are watching this show with my grandad. Thanks for uploading!

[@jeremyhaines3847]

I love Dad's Army I met Frank Williams who played the Vicar in Dad's Army He kindly signed some Dad's Army Books for me At the London Film Convention I go to

[@gordontaylor5373]

Sadly, Frank died recently.

[@geraldashton8589]

The Victoria Wood bbc programme story of Dads Army brought me here. At the end of the programme it had the final verses of this. I did not know of the song. I just googled the Bren gun lyric and lo there it is. Great fun and giving me some joy in the time of the Covid virus.

[@cocoebbie8453]

Wow! Am glad I saw this! I've watched all their episodes but never seen them sing. Funny that. My husband always stand like Wilson and I tease him about it all the time. We both love the show. Thanks for posting this. Lovely!

[@Sion67Productions]

Had this in my head for days.

[@graciefields898]

Me too. I've been singing it whenever I've been doing housework or driving!

[@leonhughes134]

A masterclass right there

[@johnking5174]

This aired on Boxing Night 26th December 1969 on BBC Two

[@alexlazebat839]

yes you can tell by the uniforms series 3, wilson has sgt stripes on both arms, which in the film its only the right arm as in the b/w eps.

[@johnking5174]

@@alexlazebat839 Their uniforms changed for Series 4 in 1970. David Croft wasn't happy with how the uniforms looked in colour. In black and white they were fine, however when they made the first colour series the uniforms didn't impress David and so they redesigned the uniform, especially Captain Mainwarings, for Series 4

[@alexlazebat839]

@@johnking5174 yes they had battledress standard uniforms for the rest

[@cazee100]

Wonderful. Never seen that before, thank you, loved it

[@robynn144]

Perhaps the best and funniest World War 2 song ever.

[@sameflame100]

Colonel Montmorency who was in Calcutta in ninety-two Emerged from his retirement for the War He wasn't very pleased with all he heard and all he saw But whatever he felt, he tightened his belt and organised a Corps Poor Colonel Montmorency thought considering all the wars he'd faught The Home Guard was his job to do or die But after days and weeks and years, bravely drying his many tears He wrote the following letter to the Minister of Supply Couls you please oblige us with a Bren gun? Or failing that, a hand grenade will do We've got some ammunition, in a rather damp condition And Major Huss has a arquebus that was used at Waterloo With the Vicar's stirrup pump, a pitchfork and a stave It's rather hard to guard an aerodrome So if you can't oblige us with a Bren gun The Home Guard might as well go home Could you please oblige us with a Bren gun? We're getting awfully tired of drawing lots Today we had a shipment of some curious equipment And just for a prank, they sent us a tank that ties itself in knots On Sunday's mock invasion, Captain Clark was heard to say He hadn't even got a brush and comb So if you can't oblige us with a Bren gun The Home Guard might as well go home Colonel Montmorency planned, in case the enemy tried to land To drive them back with skill and armoured force He realised his army should be mechanised, of course But somewhere inside, experience cried ""My Kingdom for a horse"" Poor Colonel Montmorency tried, at infinite cost to time and pride To tackle his superiors again Having just one motorbike, fourteen swords and a marlin spike He wrote the following letter in the following urgent strain Could you please oblige us with a Bren gun? We need it very badly, I'm afraid Our local crossword solver has an excellent revolver But during a short attack on a fort, the trigger got mislaid In course of operations planned for Friday afternoon Our orders are to storm the Hippodrome So if you can't oblige us with a Bren gun The Home Guard might as well go home Could you please oblige us with a Bren gun? The lack of one is wounding to our pride Last night we found the cutest, little German parachutist He looked at our kit and giggled a bit, and laughed until he cried We'll have to hide that armoured car when marching through Berlin We'd almost be ashamed of it in Rome So if you can't oblige us with a Bren gun The Home Guard might as well go home

[@brianbrooks9979]

Completely brillant.Perfect performance

[@danielcoleman1770]

They have great voices

[@robertwebb1786]

thanks for uploadign this, surprised to see them sing

[@johnbull9195]

I can't imagine BBC 1 or 2 doing a recur of Noel Coward now.

[@claretlover1]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@cliveeardley7355]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@johnbull9195]

Was just thinking that, with all the comparisons being made at the minute to the war, we have essentially assembled a form of modern 'Home Guard' with retired Doctors and Nurses going back into the National Health Service and they are describing the same lack of essential equipment that this song references. Isn't remarkable how the Architect of time employs the same themes! Fortunately, having won the Battle of Britain, we never faced a full scale invasion and the Home Guard was stood down a year before our final victory. Just as we made it though that dark time we will make it through this one. That Grand Architect who engineered our final victory over evil will bring us out the other side of corona-virus, the better for it. 'May that Almighty Hand guide and uphold us all.' George VI.

[@eliotreader8220]

the NHS is in a right mess now the nurses are on strike for better pay

[@bartlybaert9592]

Wonderful !!

[@johnsimpsonkirkpatrickhist1372]

Great stuff.

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Wonderful! :-)

[@owenclutton]

That is brilliant.

[@islamgarhlakhora]

VERY NICE .THANK YOU FOR ULOADING

[@camsmith7651]

Incredible!

[@Ozmulki]

Brilliant haven’t heard this before

[@Munchausen45]

Warden Hodges and the Verger disliked this video...

[@PrinceOfCats5]

Now Captain Square has added his dislike too. There is no pleasing some people...

[@tinabaker4662]

Never mind, they don’t like it up em!

[@malinandersson708]

Brilliant

[@charliedrosario999]

That fellow is the final shot with a cigarette is Noel Coward of course.

[@lukegreen5341]

0:34 Awesome Dad's Army The Original Series Music Video Ever. Thanks Mate. Do You Think Is Wise Sir. X

[@clairecox167]

LOVE YOU LOTS BEAUTIFUL ONE'S. XX❤

[@JR-fh9tc]

Wainwaring was a pompous man but he had a good heart

[@kingy002]

I hated the way he behaved at times, particularly toward Wilson. Which is a true testament to his acting quality. It was so believable.

[@izzy_izzy_izzybelle]

@@kingy002 funnily enough i felt the opposite! i always found wilson's passiveness and lack of responsibility to be pretty worthy of being scolded for. and i think thats the thing with mainwaring and wilson and their dynamic, theyre neither necessarily good or bad people, they just have plenty of flaws and good qualities and its kind of up to the audience to decide how to feel about them

[@kingy002]

@@izzy_izzy_izzybelle Fair enough. I just love the way Wainwaring charges into everything and Wilson has to save his arse all the time.

[@charliedrosario999]

The chap on the right in the beginning painting looked a little bit like Hogers.

[@alexlazebat839]

john le mesurier was in the italian job with noel coward same year

[@walkerdesignco]

How many of you started humming "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" at 2:27, because I definitely 100% absolutely didn't.

[@aaropajari7058]

Me either. Absolutely not!

[@hellie_el]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@montbrehain]

To be performed nightly by "the Khaki Chums" eh Colin ? ;-) hahhahahaha

[@sugarsarah09]

Anyone know what the backing song is?

[@theddiissccoo]

Surprised James Beck as Walker not included as he could sing too

[@Scale_Slotcars_Latvia]

Probably already dead

[@gordontaylor5373]

Jimmy had sadly died by this time.

[@theddiissccoo]

@@gordontaylor5373 no, this was 1969

[@gordontaylor5373]

@@theddiissccoo Sorry, I thought this was after 1973. I wonder why they didn't bring Jimmy in as well, then.

[@VonTurtle8282]

this makes me want to buy a Brengun myself.

[@carlbirtles4518]

Good luck with that, mate.

[@kenking1228]

I have 3,a mk1 ,2and 3.All deactivated of course!.

[@rackinfrackin]

Contrary to Corporal Jones' stated opinion, Noel Coward DID like it up 'im.

[@tomlowe8563]

rackinfrackin you doughnut he said em not im

[@pachma405]

@@tomlowe8563 you doughnut, don't they have humour on your planet?

[@tomlowe8563]

pachma of corse there is you ass just stating what he actually said - so sorry boo hoo!!!

[@tomlowe8563]

Patrick Star that's what I said previously to rackinfrackin

[@LordHoth_09]

I get it

[@737Adventures]

Can anyone tell what song/tune this is based of?

[@athull08]

It's a real song, Could You Please Oblige Us With a Bren Gun, by Noel Coward

[@eileendobson4368]

Noel coward