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Dad's Army (Original title)
Date: 08 June 1998 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Chris Oxley

Synopsis: Documentary looking at the real story of Britain's Home Guard during World War Two. Reveals that during its early years it was badly organised, with few weapons, and several accidents occuring - many fatal -involving civilians, soldiers and members of the Home Guard itself.

Genres:
War, Documentary

Subject:
Home Guard

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 08 June 1998Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Stereo

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: Radio Times v297 n3878 6 Jun 1998  Page: 5
Title: It was a Duds Army.Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Short background article to the programme.