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The Big Parade

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Classic sitcom about a Home Guard unit. Like every other town, Walmington-on-Sea is to have its War Weapons Week. The event is to be marked by a parade.

Classic sitcom about a Home Guard unit. Like every other town, Walmington-on-Sea is to have its War Weapons Week. The event is to be marked by a parade of all Auxiliary Services such as the Wardens, Auxiliary Fire Service, the nurses, the Rescue Squad and of course the Home Guard. The whole procession is to be led by the drum and bugle band of the Sea Scouts. Captain Mainwaring decides that the platoon should be led by a mascot.

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Sat 6 Jan 2024 20:00

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Music Played

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • Henry Hall & His Orchestra & Val Rosing

    Teddy Bears' Picnic

  • Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy

    In the News

    Conductor: Capt G Niewland.
  • Andy MacPherson

    We'll Meet Again

  • Henry Hall and The Bbc Dance Orchestra

    The Teddy Bears' Picnic

Credits

Role Contributor
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Private James Frazer John Laurie
Private Joe Walker James Beck
Private Charles Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Private Frank Pike Ian Lavender
Writer Jimmy Perry
Writer David Croft
Producer David Croft

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