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A Man of Action

Episode 2 of 6

Classic wartime sitcom. Captain Mainwaring declares martial law when a bomb drops on the outskirts of Walmington-on-Sea.

30 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • London Symphony Orchestra

    Suite: Things to Come March

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • 00:00

    Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

Credits

Role Contributor
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Private Frazer John Laurie
Mr Cheeseman Talfryn Thomas
Inspector Baker Jay Denyer
Vicar Frank Williams
Warden Hodges Bill Pertwee
Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Mr Gordon Eric Longworth
Captain Swan Robert Mill
Fire Officer Dale Arnold Peters
Verger Edward Sinclair
Private Pike Ian Lavender
Private Sponge Colin Bean
Mr Bluett Harold Bennett
Producer David Croft
Writer David Croft
Writer Jimmy Perry

Broadcasts

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