Those of you criticising Mainwaring’s jealousy have overlooked the time in which Dad’s Army was set; his resentment is justified, doors are opened for Wilson just because of his family and schooling, and this was prevalent at the time. Mainwaring points out his attempts at promotion, which he probably merits, founder because of the banks snobbery against those not educated at a public school. He may be pompous but he’s a hard worker, diligent, brave and very capable in most instances. He worked for what he achieved. Wilson has that understated smugness that the upper classes possess, and still do in the U.K., knowing it will all fall into their lap eventually. The relationship between Mainwaring and Wilson was brilliantly written and the reversed status both professionally and in the Home Guard is a stroke of genius.

@jeanmesseih3963

3 ай бұрын

So true

It’s true that this episode brings out a darker side to Mainwaring, he has a big chip on his shoulder and believes that he had had to struggle through life, the “old school tie” was a big thing in those days, in truth as he was grammar school educated it meant that he was reasonably intelligent and would have had a fairly decent education. There are clues in the series about him and his private life. We never see his wife but he is clearly henpecked and living in an abusive relationship with her, there was a scene where he appeared with a black eye and tried to dismiss it by saying he walked into a cupboard door or something like that, he seems to live in fear of her. His speech in this episode is telling, the audience is giggling in the background, but his declaration that parade nights are the highlight of his day has a lot of truth behind it, if nothing else it gets him away from his wife. So yes he does come across as pompous, petty and vindictive but in truth he is quite a tragic figure.

John Le Mesurier was excellent as Sgt Wilson.He portrayed the character so well.He always seemed to be half asleep and sailing through life.The way Mainwaring was jealous of Wilson's private education was always a source of fun.

@grantgarrod2232

Жыл бұрын

Mainwaring's rank was one of the few things he always held over Wilson's head. Then, in the series' final episode, Wilson shows up to Jones' wedding in the WW1 dress uniform of a Captain, which Mainwaring finds out was Wilson's commissioned rank when he served in the Royal Artillery. He had been promoted to Captain by his superiors for personal excellence, & had achieved the rank twenty-five years before Mainwaring awarded it to himself when the platoon was founded. You could see & almost hear Mainwaring sizzle with envy & frustration as those facts sank in. Seeing Mainwaring's arrogant pomposity regularly deflated was one of the little joys of the show, but that & his insistence on enduring the same tasks & hardships as his men also gave him a bit of relatable sympathy, from both the platoon & the viewers.

@rossmcfadzean3185

3 ай бұрын

@@grantgarrod2232 I've always felt Wilson's WWI rank should've been a major - just to 'have one over' Mainwaring.

@henkvanderklei8748

2 ай бұрын

Pp😊😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

One of the best episodes of the series. Wonderful actors. Nearly all of them have left us. May they rest in peace.

@Georgeth-kb6rg

2 жыл бұрын

Amen !

Cap. Mainwaring really shows his acting genius here. An extraordinary voice and sense of timing (see how he handles the sounds from the phone). Also glowing with righteous anger throughout this episode at the unholy chaste system in England. This is one thing I love about the program; how the actors' personalities seemed to bleed naturally into their characters over time. Mainwaring was a pompous little man, but with energy and bulldog grit and an unquestionably patriotic heart. Wilson was a sleepy dreamer, slow, coasting on his looks and charm, low energy, low commitment, low responsibility. This contrast is brought to a head in this ep, which makes it all the more special. As opposites who in ways need each other's skills, but would never admit it, they're the perfect comic duo. Add to that all the other vivid characters and it's a true classic

I must be so slow. Only now did I realise that a character named Arthur, is working alongside an actor named Arthur. And I’m watching this show with my cat sitting next to me, who is named Arthur.

This memorable episode really reflects what has been dormant in other episodes: Captain Mainwaring's envy towards Sergeant Wilson over his origins and privileges. Like the time Wilson was invited to the golf club for lunch and ate salmon, while Captain Mainwaring had to eat smuk in the lunchroom. Or in the episode 'the honorouble man' where the captain showed a lot of envy when Sergeant Wilson was given a title. But in this episode it came to an 'eruption'. In the conversation between the two from 5.00, all of Captain Mainwaring's frustrations were expressed. He showed many ugly and mean traits this episode. The person portrayed as Sergeant Wilson is a very modest, intelligent and polite, somewhat 'soft' man. While Mainwaring, who is of lower descent, behaves like someone from higher circles and clearly has to appeal to his status instead of his background and achievements. A nice piece of acting from both actors and one of the most memorable episodes of Dad's army. I'm from Holland and I like this serie very much. It's timeless.

24.00 Good old Mr. Granger from Are You Being Served. I love this series. I have watched every episode more than once. Even more than once! British comedies are usually well written and acted, but this show must be among the very best the industry has ever produced. The whole formula here is perfect from writing to acting, from the theme to camera work. Mainwaring and Wilson were brilliant. They only portrayed what goes on in real life where there is jealousy, anger, friendship, regret and more. What a fabulous show!

Such a sad ending. At least he's unscathed and able to carry on. A salute to a good character and role for the sgt. .

@rebefarfort1244

Жыл бұрын

Sad and yet so much less painful than any other way it could have ended. Pure genius.

The scene of Clive Dunn miming with the bayonet was priceless Exellent comedy and brilliant acting .classic comedy

RIP Pikey :(

Used to watch this with my parents. I quite fancied Walker. I knew that he was one of the first to go and was dead by the time I was watching this on repeat, but hadn't realised just when. Just looked it up and I don't know why but it really upset me to learn he had died before I was even born.

@Mouse927

6 ай бұрын

I feel you!

The chemistry of Mesurier and Lowe is incredible

@patkearney9320

Жыл бұрын

Watch dear Author.

5 minutes? I was an aviator once, for about 5 seconds. Flew high up in the air, over a car and landed perfectly on my legs with the bones sticking out.

Mainwaring and Wilson...a class act.

@tedoyle61

3 жыл бұрын

Wilson, yes. Mainwaring, no not at all., imo.

@TomorrowWeLive

3 жыл бұрын

In more senses than one!

@topcat5233

3 жыл бұрын

Like a sort of tom and jerry but nothing like that at all type of way

One of the most brilliant dialogues in the whole series, the conversation between Mainwaring and Wilson at 5:34 till 8:05. It sparkles like it's on the stage, performed as if it's a serious moment out of a Noel Coward play. What a show Dad's Army was!

@brianrodney5202

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Lavender was the only young actor working with a large group of very experiences actors, and he still shone.

@ericadelang1361

2 жыл бұрын

O

@geoffreyhickey1587

2 жыл бұрын

B

@patkearney9320

Жыл бұрын

Truly a fine show from a innocent time. Eire32

I just adore Sgt. Wilson

@lfraser7128

3 жыл бұрын

Gena Seidenschwarz personally I prefer Sgt. Jones

24:00 The loveable Mr. Ernest Grainger from "Are you being served". Another brilliant British comedy.

One of my all-time favorite episodes, so well done, with an absolute, superbly written dialogue for this particular episode! In my mind, Capt. Mannering and Sgt.Wilson, are still on parade, with the platoon, somewhere........

@fritzstudios8571

4 жыл бұрын

Always will be ♥️

@lastmanonearth71

3 жыл бұрын

@Roger Allison What would I do without you "old boy"?

@laicheewengful

2 жыл бұрын

Ŕř

Excellent choreography in the way the number of sergeants in the hall is built up with each unaware of the others till the last possible minute.

@mrhax4464

Жыл бұрын

And the Sargent Jones falls in the one private.

One of the best Dads Army episodes. Brilliant dialogue between Mainwaring and Wilson and Frasers' "speech" to no-one was inspired.

@anywhichway1265

2 жыл бұрын

I think the others demonstrate that they are not suitable to be sergeant!

@terryquinn5450

5 ай бұрын

Especially the spelling of his surname.

@cruisepaige

Ай бұрын

Fraser is my favorite character

I consider this work to be one of the masterpieces that we will not hope to see .. It is timeless and distinctive in our memories .. I am now 42 years old and when I feel uncomfortable and wanting to laugh I watch this distinguished work and then I do not stop laughing

6:05 "Judas..." Damn near killed me, that one!

The little touches show the absolute insanity of war. Like some normal little bit of civilization - the letter about Wilson's promotion being destroyed by enemy action and then this theme is elaborated on with more in depth devastation - wonderful writing.

Mr Grainger from are you being served ? is in this episode I so happy to see him

@dodgyify

3 жыл бұрын

No....

Frazer is always brilliant

@stevenwebb3634

3 жыл бұрын

We're doomed

@edifilipe

3 жыл бұрын

Ye mean FRazeR?

@justplainbrad7713

3 жыл бұрын

@@edifilipe Tha, bha Frazer a ’litreachadh B A S T A R D!

@justmick3858

2 жыл бұрын

It was a wild and lonely place, you understand!!!

Jealousy is a monster that eats at your soul.

If there were more Wilson's on the world I'm quite sure the world would be an wonderful world.

@mchrysogelos7623

Жыл бұрын

He's a great actor, but I really didn't like that part; he seemed so passive aggressive.

@roybennett9284

Жыл бұрын

@@mchrysogelos7623 do you think that is wise ,sir?

@rrajdippawskar9853

Жыл бұрын

@@roybennett9284 Peter Pan....

@neilreading3552

5 ай бұрын

There are still some Sgt Wilsons in this world, thankfully....

Walker as a Sgt looks alot like my grandfather right down to the ciggerette haha my Grandfather was a Sgt in the regular army fighting in Norway Greece and the middle east never got to meet him but he too was called Joe who I'm named after haha the only difference to Walker is the accent as my grandfather was from Liverpool RIP two great men

Mainwairing really showed his darkest side in this episode. I hate how resentful he is at Wilson advancing in the world. He had a lot of good qualities but he showed himself as a bitter little man here.

@kingy002

5 ай бұрын

I'm a great fan of Arthur Lowe's performance across the whole series with his character of Mainwaring. If I had had a Mainwaring in my life I'd have hated the bastard. Despicable behaviour in this episode, and how many soldiers across time had to endure under pompous pricks like this. Wilson was my hero of the whole series.

Oh my - I feel so sorry for Wilson - he is by far the most competent man in the bunch. What terrible bad luck for him.

@anywhichway1265

2 жыл бұрын

He may well be the most competent but the others don't exactly set the bar high!

I bought the complete set many years ago and it's always been entertaining every time I watch it which can't be said of some of the rubbish on the t/v today

@mottthehoople693

5 жыл бұрын

we haven't had tv for around 4 years now......dont miss it at all....

I've had events in my life where I lost out, have look at what I lost and just thought. Then you just sort of walk away and shrug it off as a loss. It's not fun.

brilliant episodes

Brilliant, love all the characters, one of my favourite episodes, they all shine, I'm addicted 🙂

Mesurier shines in this episode. Wilson shows he is something better than an upper class twit.

@IrishManJT

4 жыл бұрын

Bill Cobbett John Le Mesurier was much like Sgt Wilson in real life. A true gentleman especially after his best friend Tony Hancock had an affair with his wife.

This episode well portrays the quiet acceptance of occasional gains and, more often, the setbacks the population experienced during that time. Still good skills to have.

24:12 a glass of water for Mr. Granger!

@rrajdippawskar9853

3 жыл бұрын

He has refffuuused your kind gesture. Sorry😁😁

Legendarische serie ,Britse acteurs bewezen behoren tot de beste.😊🎉

Sweet as Wilson was, i can fully understand Cpt Mainwaring's frustration. One can see he had to study and work very hard in order to get to the top, Wilson came from a much more privileged background, his rise was smoother.

@Vervelio01

3 жыл бұрын

For Sergeant Wilson, however, argues that he was always humble and didn't brag about his status. Unlike Captain Mainwaring, who acted like a snob.

@ralphsanchico2452

2 жыл бұрын

The irony and probably, the hypocrisy of it all, is that the Mainwaring's of the world wouldn't hesitate for one second if given the opportunity to be privileged!

@arbjful

Жыл бұрын

@@ralphsanchico2452 you should see other episodes, where Mainwaring displays many other great qualities

@kingy002

5 ай бұрын

@@arbjful That's not what he said.

capt mainwaring saying'the devil takes care of its own'' very funny

Both brilliant writing/acting...just superb.

@terrythekittie

5 жыл бұрын

Top shelf ! Arthur Lowe, Ronnie Barker, they don't grow on trees.

You'll find 'mainwarings' in almost every company.

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

Yep so true...blowhards we in the military used to call them

Great episode but wish it had ended happier. Miserable Mannering😄

Never ever saw this episode. A more mellow story, probably closer to the actual daily events of WW2.

@KL2010

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Although to be honest, I always found the Sgt. Wilson character quite annoying.

@fritzstudios8571

5 жыл бұрын

@@KL2010 no way he's my favourite :(

@KL2010

5 жыл бұрын

@@fritzstudios8571 Fair enough. I really liked Godfrey.

@jansjewezel6298

5 жыл бұрын

KL2010 leuk

@Genevathistime

4 жыл бұрын

Godfrey is awesome!

Mr Boyle the chief clerk of the Eastgate bank was portayed by the wonderful actor Arthur Brough that after this episode portrayed Mr Ernest Grainger in are you being served.

@ughmazing8073

4 жыл бұрын

Joe's girlfriend Shirley. Played by Wendy Richard, ironically played the character of the same name in Are You Being Served?

@hardwirecars

4 жыл бұрын

the second he can on screen this american got giddy. loved watching are you being served on pbs growing up.

@fjccommish

4 жыл бұрын

The British copy wasn't as good as the Australian original.

@rrajdippawskar9853

3 жыл бұрын

@@fjccommish British copy of what??

@ronaldjager729

24 күн бұрын

The British was the original and much much better than the Australian.

so well written!

Simply brilliant..

Love this. Totally awesome. Thank you so much!

Simply marvellous.

I just love it.....

One of the best ones ever.

fabulous piece of music they have played there...glad i saw many other episodes b4 this so i knew the charcters a bit more

Poor Wilson, Im sure he would have made a great Manager and Lieutenant !!

Mainwaring's pettiness and jealousy really come to the fore. But at the same time, in some respects, his complaints are valid; he's called victim of a rigid class system that's rigged against him. With that said, of course, that isn't Wilson's fault.

walker plays a very awesome sargeant

It was rather crappy to see Wilson's commission removed thru no act of his own.

@TEGRULZ

4 жыл бұрын

I question of how he even got it if he couldn't get it with Mainwaring though. The Platoons were the same size, and Wilson obviously didn't need permission to apply for a commission. Honestly, Jones should have been a full corporal as well once the commissions became real back in Season 3

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

@@TEGRULZ In the WW 1 many of the British Officers bought their commissions. In another episode, there was a dance arranged in the hall and Sgt Wilson showed up in Ceremonial WW1 uniform wearing the rank of Captain. Mainwaring asked him about the uniform and the rank and Sgt Wilson replied that he was a Capt in WW1. This knocked the wind out of Mainwaring's sails....very funny to watch

@eamonstafford2056

3 жыл бұрын

@@TEGRULZ kzread.info/dash/bejne/qq6js6mRnsbActo.html

@willyspinney1959

3 жыл бұрын

@@eamonstafford2056 "In the WW 1 many of the British Officers bought their commissions." Not correct! The practice of purchasing a commission was abolished in 1871 which was 43 years before WW1.

@eamonstafford2056

3 жыл бұрын

​@@willyspinney1959 England was a country defined by class, only 'gentlemen' from the upper- and middle-classes were expected to become new officers in 1914. Britain's public schools and universities were the main recruiting grounds for the new leaders needed en masse to manage the hundreds of thousands of new soldiers in the ranks. Young officers were taught how to control and care for men and how to command their respect. The most junior infantry officers, second lieutenants, were often only teenagers. Each had to lead a platoon of around 30 men, many older and from much tougher backgrounds than themselves. I stand true on what I said that Officers still 'bought' their commissions not necessarily by pecuniary exchange but by class distinction and who they knew. But having said that I understand that you are correct according to the statutory regulations

I clicked this on a whim, having not seen Dad's Army since I was a kid. As I watched, it became apparent very quickly that Arthur Lowe was searching for his lines. At first I thought that perhaps the episode was produced on a shorter schedule than usual, but nobody else seemed to struggle. I looked at Lowe's wiki and found that not only was he a serious alcoholic, but he refused to learn his lines in advance of shooting because he hated the scripts. I've read a few bits and pieces since that first googling of Lowe. He was viewed as a pompous and unpleasant man. By contrast John Le Mesurier, another Dad's Army cast member who succumbed to the cumulative effects of drink, was beloved. There's comfort in that, because he always came across as eminently loveable.

Mainwaring truly is a better leader than Wilson. Yet, having your own command over something is truly a bigger honor, which poor Wilson possessed only for a handful amount of time. Hopefully, he has been served his justice wherever he is now and hope to see his chemistry with Mainwaring still doing great.

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

What do you base that on. Sgt Wilson had been a Captain in the British Army in WW1

@rrajdippawskar9853

4 жыл бұрын

@@eamonstafford2056 Watch "Room at the Bottom" and just tell me whether I have justified your answer😊😊

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

@@rrajdippawskar9853 Have you ever served in the army. Watch this episode Captain Wilson WW1 kzread.info/dash/bejne/qq6js6mRnsbActo.html

@FarmingCityOne

2 жыл бұрын

I agree that Mainwaring is a better leader on the fact he does make the men behave, however the fact he refuses to admit to his mistakes, like getting the men lost, shows that his personal desires of how he is to be seen and how he sees himself prevents him in my opinion from being a really good leader. The fact he always refers to Pike as "you stupid boy", doesn't show respect or value to Pike for his contributions. It is never easy to get from others what you yourself will not give. Concerning Wilson who doesn't have the same issues of character, he is to soft spoken for the military. Men do not see being soft spoken as a strength. The episode where a simple thing like getting the men from the dart game at the pub Wilson was unable to do. If Mainwaring was not scheduled to be gone that day and have Wilson in charge the men never would have gone to the dart game in the first place.

@arbjful

Жыл бұрын

@@FarmingCityOne yes Mainwaring is a good leader.

This is so sad...............!

One of my favourites! Shows Mainwaring to be the little turd he surely is! Many thanks for posting!

Never leave Pike to type something without guidance!

That guy from the main branch looks like MP Rees-Mogg.

Awwww! That is dear old Mr. Granger from "Are you being served!!!!!"

I worked under Insp Ken Wood in Chester City Police in the 60's..Mainwaring to a 'T'

@dduckman1423

5 жыл бұрын

Bet the UK police were better then than what they are now.

@terrythekittie

5 жыл бұрын

So Ken Wood became Captain Mainwaring and Donald Sinclair became Basil Fawlty ?

Colonel “Congratulate Wilson he’s a good chap, a lousy soldier, but a good chap.” “

@kingy002

5 ай бұрын

He said nothing of the sort! More often than not it was Wilson who saved Mainwaring arse on so many occasions.

As someone else in the comments pointed out. At 02:04, it's Blake Butler as Mr. West from home office. 3 years later he started portraying Mr Wainwright the head librarian in the early episodes of the television sitcom the last of the summer wine.

"Fraser spelt b a s t a r d" 😂😂😂

How anyone could work for that Pompous, Narcissistic character Manwaring astounds me

@Georgeth-kb6rg

Жыл бұрын

:O

@justmick3858

Жыл бұрын

@@Georgeth-kb6rg btw...what does NL subs mean."

@jeanmesseih3963

3 ай бұрын

@@justmick3858 I think NL refers to the Netherlands subtitles

Mannerings seathing so funny

Cpl Jones' little pantomime at 14:21 is reminiscent of Jerry Lewis' boardroom skit in "The Errand Boy"

good one . will try not to be mainwaring for colleagues working under my supervision

28:50 Colin Bean as private Sponge? I suppose everyone has a private sponge (I have one in the bathroom for instance) but I think it's ridiculous to give a sponge a name.

i couldnt stop laughing . that was hilarious

Arthur Brough before he became Mr. Grainger and joined Grace Brothers!

6:27: But surely Head Office must've wrote to you about it?" Wouldn't this old Meadowbridge public school boy have said "written"?

@chriswatson7965

4 жыл бұрын

Le Mesurier was an ex-public school boy himself. So evidently not.

Dark.

14:23 anyone know the name of the song that plays here?

24:01 Men's Furnishing's, "Are You Being Served."

@anarchistatheist1917

6 жыл бұрын

Steven Grotte I know, I did not recognize Arthur Brough when I first saw this episode. Then after watching it again, I thought it's Mr Grainger.

Best scenes:- 13:13, 6:05, 4:18, 14:34 - 14:59, 15:15 - 17:04, 17:49, 19:52 (Jones' reaction), 25:37 👌😂

So , Captain /Manager Manwearing was right when he accused Mr. Arthur Wilson of following him here or there when Wilson admitted that he followed Mr. Mainwearing around when he was made a Captain .

If I were Head office I would have given Mainwarign the boot and put WIlson in his place

Why is Mainwaring at 15.00 calling Jones "Corporal"? He was a Sergeant at the moment.

Nice to see old ‘Bloody Wainwright’ from Last of the Summer Wine

A big laugh from me ..

Back before England self-destructed.

16:08 lmao

Wilson is more the officer than Mannering would ever be.

@norcatch

4 жыл бұрын

Even so, he's usually indecisive whenever he has to assume command, with the exception of when he beats up the IRA men.

@andrewphillips8341

4 жыл бұрын

Loved that episode!

@norcatch

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewphillips8341 Bloody brilliant, love the play between Wilson and Hodges.

@TomorrowWeLive

3 жыл бұрын

Which is the joke inherent in the casting

Boy I really lost a lot of respect for Mainwaring in this episode. Came off as petty and spiteful. He’s always pompous but he usually gets a bit of redemption. Not this time. Sad one.

@annie7367

4 жыл бұрын

Mainwaring is usually redeemable because he's normally always very loyal to his friends even if he is a pompous little green-eyed monster. Not this episode though - here he's just plain rotten!

@bustercherry9643

3 жыл бұрын

@@annie7367 Because in this instance Wilson stabbed him in the back.

@jonathannelson103

3 жыл бұрын

@@bustercherry9643 if there was any backstabbing going on it was by Mainwaring sabotaging Wilson's career like that. I wouldn't go back after knowing that he'd done that.

@johnmannino3100

2 жыл бұрын

@@bustercherry9643 I disagree with this notion. For one thing, it was the Head Office's responsibility to notify Manwairing, and they didn't follow up after sending one letter. Also, the man from the Head Office who gets Wilson acclimated with his new position tells him that they've sought to promote him previously but Manwairing had reported to them that he wasn't fit for it. Wilson doesn't seem overly surprised by this news, which quite possibly means he somehow knew this. Did Wilson use somewhat underhanded tactics in not telling Manwairing, maybe; but assuming Wilson did know of the unfavorable reports of his work it was likely that Manwairing may have attempted to do what was in his power to stop the promotion before its completion otherwise, likely for the reasons addressed in the beginning of the episode.

@martybourke2428

2 жыл бұрын

Grief is a emotion shown by us all differently mr mainwaring is in grief he's losing his whipping boy

does anyone know what that piano piece is called??

@dougearnest7590

3 жыл бұрын

Tchaikovsky piano concerto 1.

This is such a great program. Does anyone have any other suggestions of UK Tv sitcoms or comedies? I've watched a lot but I can't imagine I'm aware of all the whole back catalogue of programs, including past RTE, Scottish and Wales programs that are also classic favorites. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

@genaseidenschwarz2119

3 жыл бұрын

Last of the Summer Wine. A MUST

@anywhichway1265

2 жыл бұрын

"It ain't half hot Mum" was very popular when I was a kid. I liked it and would like to see it again. It's never on TV now as it's perceived as racist but, ironically, it's popular with Indians as they enjoy laughing at the incompetent British soldiers.

@malcolmscrivener8750

Жыл бұрын

Minder

@malcolmscrivener8750

Жыл бұрын

Some mothers do have ‘em . Peaky Blinders Fawlty Towers Till death us do part It aint half hot Mum

@kingy002

5 ай бұрын

Steptoe and Son

Mainwaring asks Wilson what time is it. Wilson looks at watch and says 20 minutes to 10. And clock on mantle. Says 9:12

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe the clock had stopped and the spring needed a wind up.

Mannering for the larder!

Manwaring had some good points, but he was such an envious ass. I also don't know why they'd want to go looking for salutes since they'd both been officers before.

@kennethczajkowski8793

6 жыл бұрын

In the 1st episode Wilson said he was a Sgt. In the RAS. WW1. Thenin the last episode he’s wearing a Captain s uniform.

@trollmeistergeneral3467

5 жыл бұрын

In reality John LeMesurier (Wilson) served as a Captain in the Royal Tank Regiment in WW2. Arthur Lowe (Mainwaring) was a senior NCO and he served in the Middle East with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

@CaesarInVa

5 жыл бұрын

Lowe had also been a cavalryman too at some point.

@YouTubecanfuckagoat

4 жыл бұрын

TrollmeisterGeneral He was commissioned while serving in India, shortly before being demobbed... in 1946.

does anyone know whatn that piece of is after the bank gets bombed

@chrisjohns2250

2 жыл бұрын

music

@dereksmith4177

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't wainwright in are you being served?

You couldn’t blame Mainwaring for being upset if everything is being done behind his back..

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

@Fortescue agree 100% but if there is a lesson in all of this it is that truth always comes out in the end and the General Manager certainly enlightened Wilson of the subterfuge ways of Mainwaring. Wilson is no fool and I have no doubt that he had his own opinion (and not very complimentary either!!) about Mainwaring's competency otherwise he would not have applied for Bank Managers positions over a period of time

i have mixed feelings every time i watch this episode. it was an interesting look into these two men, which is not always a positive thing. can you imagine how much more pompous and unbearable Mainwaring would be if he had Wilson's education and family background?

The only thing Wilson knows about the military, is how to tell military time from civilian time.

Was he made up to Major? He had one badge of rank in his hand, not three...

@dermie52

4 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome if he attained his majority.

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

@Rob McKay Sgt Wilson was made up to 2nd Lieutenant actually. That is one pip on each shoulder. two pips Lieutenant, 3 pips Captain then crown for the rank of Major

Why did Mrs. Pike think Wilson was made Captain? He was made 2nd Lieutenant, which is the lowest commissioned officer, above which is 1st Leiutenant and then Captain. This is why Wilson has one pip on his shoulder boards and Mainwaring has three pips on his shoulder boards.

@eamonstafford2056

4 жыл бұрын

Because in one episode there was a dance in the hall and Wilosn showed up in WW1 officer ceremonial mess dress carrying the rank of Captain. Because she knew very little about the military she probably assumed he had got his old rank of Captain back.

@SUPER_WOLFMOON

4 жыл бұрын

@@eamonstafford2056 I missed that one! I'll have to search it out, I thought I'd seen all of them besides the lost episodes.

@eamonstafford2056

3 жыл бұрын

@@SUPER_WOLFMOON kzread.info/dash/bejne/qq6js6mRnsbActo.html

@SUPER_WOLFMOON

3 жыл бұрын

@@eamonstafford2056 Cheers, thanks for finding that!

@eamonstafford2056

3 жыл бұрын

@@SUPER_WOLFMOON watch how Mainwaring reacts. He is the only one without medals. Quite funny really