Originally
Transmitted: BBC1, 31 Jul 68
- 11 Sep 68
1
The Man and The Hour
It's May
1940; Sir Anthony Eden makes his announcement to the nation
that a new home Defence is to be formed for which to defend
Britain's homes - the Local Defence Volunteers.
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2
Museum Piece
The LDV attempt to requisition some antiquated war weapons
from the Peabody museum but are continually thwarted by Corporal
Jones father!
3
Command Decision
Captain Mainwaring has to make an important decision,should
he stand down and let Captain Square join the LDV in order that
they maybe armed with Square's own rifles?
4 Enemy
Within the Gates
German parachutists are captured by Jones, Pike and Walker.
Captain Mainwaring has a run in with a Polish commander.
5 The
Showing Up of Corporal Jones
Corporal Jones has to prove he is fit enough to stay with
the Home Guard by completing an assault course in 12 minutes.
6 Shooting
Pains
The platoon have to prove their worth by correctly using
their firearms, as none of them are very capable, they enlist
the help of a showgirl! (features a guest appearance from Barbara
Windsor).
