Were doomed Dads Army story?
Were doomed Dads Army story?
The Dad’s Army Story. Scripted comedy drama about how the legendary creators of Dad’s Army overcame BBC management scepticism, focus groups and cast constipation to get the much-loved show to air.
Who said we are doomed in Dad’s Army?
Private James Frazer
Private James Frazer is a fictional Home Guard platoon member and undertaker, first portrayed by John Laurie in the BBC television sitcom Dad’s Army. He is noted for his catchphrases “We’re doomed!” and “Rubbish!”
Why did they stop making Dad’s Army?
During the final season, Arthur Lowe was ill with narcolepsy, John Le Mesurier had cirrhosis of the liver, and John Laurie was ill with emphysema and memory problems. Following the death of Edward Sinclair, Arthur Lowe said there would be no more “Dad’s Army”.
Where to watch we’re doomed the Dad’s Army Story?
Watch We’re Doomed! The Dad’s Army Story Season 1 | Prime Video.
What does we are doomed mean?
If something is doomed to happen, or if you are doomed to a particular state, something unpleasant is certain to happen, and you can do nothing to prevent it. Their plans seemed doomed to failure. adjective. Someone or something that is doomed is certain to fail or be destroyed.
Is Uncle Arthur Pike’s dad?
One of the lingering mysteries of Dad’s Army has been resolved after the actor who played Frank Pike confirmed that Sergeant Wilson, the young character’s “Uncle Arthur”, was actually his father. Ian Lavender, 72, is the last surviving member of the fictional Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon.
Why did Pike not go to war?
Aged 17 when the series begins, he is not old enough to join the army, although presumably he has reached, or is nearing, his 18th birthday when he is about to receive call-up papers in When You’ve Got to Go; in the event, it is revealed that he has a rare blood type that excludes him from military service.