Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2509 in DVD
• Released on: 2001-10-01
• Rating: Universal, suitable for all
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Full Screen, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 153 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
If the mark of a successful TV comedy is that repeat showings attract new viewers, then Dad's Army must be one of the best. The Very Best of Dad's Army includes five episodes almost covering its whole time span--from 1969's "Sons of the Sea", an entertaining caper when lost at home, to 1977's final episode "Never Too Old", in which sparky Corporal Jones marries his longtime sweetheart, and the ageing Second World War platoon drinks a toast to Britain's Home Guard. Along with these is 1973's "The Deadly Attachment", where a captive U-boat crew falls prey to dummy hand-grenades; 1972's "Keep Young and Beautiful", a touching tale of looking younger and sticking together; and the same year's "Asleep in the Deep", where the platoon uses its skill and judgement, plus a little luck, to escape a life-threatening situation. Fans and newcomers will enjoy the priceless interplay of Arthur Lowe and John le Mesurier, along with the contributions of Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck, in this nostalgic depiction of Britain as it once was.

On the DVD: The 4:3 picture reproduction has come up well and the dual mono sound is more than adequate. Each episode features six scene selections, while the artist profiles provide brief but relevant biographical details. The half-hour Selection Box gives celebrities past and present a chance to pick their favourite extracts and explain just why they're hooked. Chances are you will be too.--Richard Whitehouse

Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 9
English
Region 2
Mono English
Mono
Selection Box Favourite Clips Chosen By Celebrities
Scene Selection
Artist Profiles

Synopsis
This classic British comedy series, set in a fictional seaside town during World War II, follows a group of volunteer "home guards"--locals deemed to old to serve in the military. The programme stars Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, and many others. The collection includes the episodes "The Deadly Attachment," "Keep Young and Beautiful," "Never Too Old," "Asleep in the Deep," and "Sons of the Sea."

Customer Reviews

THE BEST OF DAD'S ARMY!
The very best of Dad's army is a specktacular DVD! Its the best Dad's army DVD/video available, and is truly amazing!
It has all five brilliant classic episodes such as the Deadly attachment, asleep in the deep, sons of the sea etc.
Some of these episdoes are my favourites, and they are defiently the best!
I think the best episode is either the deadly attachment or asleep in the deep, my favourite is Asleep in the deep.
The only episode I didn't like is never too old (the last ever episode)! i think it could of been a lot better, but it was still good!
My favourite parts are when the platoon are trapped in the flooding room (asleep in the deep), or when the platton are hi-jacked by the Germans (the deadly attachment).
So overall, all the episodes are fantastic, the speical features are great, the DVD is great, and Dad's army is one of the best comedy classics of all time!

THE BEST OF DAD'S ARMY!
The very best of Dad's army is a specktacular DVD! Its the best Dad's army DVD/video available, and is truly amazing!
It has all five brilliant classic episodes such as the Deadly attachment, asleep in the deep, sons of the sea etc.
Some of these episdoes are my favourites, and they are defiently the best!
I think the best episode is either the deadly attachment or asleep in the deep. my favourite is Asleep in the deep.
The only episode I didn't like is never too old (the last ever episode)! i think it could of been a lot better, but it was still good!
My favourite parts are when the platoon are trapped in the flooding room (asleep in the deep), or when the platton are hi-jacked by the Germans (the deadly attachment).
So overall, all the episodes are fantastic, the speical features are great, the DVD is great, and Dad's army is one of the best comedy classics of all time!

An endearing, warm and charming classic
Dad's Army has always had a special place in my heart since being a small boy; each episode shone with a warm charm like a summers day in a quaint English village.The cast selection was excellent, which produced superb performances through out the many shows. The episode selection on the Best Of the Dad's Army dvd was disappointing, as i found some of the most memorable episodes missing, like the "St George & the Dragon episode", other than that Dad's Army will always be a comedy classic that will live on for many generations to come. It is wonderfully written and beautifully acted the show deservedly has my highest rating of 5 stars. Kevin&Judith