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DAD'S ARMY: The Making of a Television Legend.

by PERTWEE**, BILL:

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ISBN 10
0715394894
ISBN 13
9780715394892
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UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.VG+/VG.No owner inscrptn due to a substantial diagonal clip to front free endpaper - approx a third of it removed. Pictorial colour decorated dw/dj - design repeated to laminated boards - both inner flaps creased.8vo,144pp profusely illustrated with both b/w+ colour illus and photographs. Dad's Army followed the bungling adventures of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard during the dark days of the Second World War.The hilarious story of these enthusiastic part-time soldiers,defending their country with pitch-forks and a butcher's van,caught the public imagination from its first screening in 1968.Here is the complete inside story of Dad's Army - from original idea to hit TV comedy.So popular did the series become that it was made into a film,radio show and stage play. Dad's Army star,Bill Pertwee,gives a colourful account of the many funny and exciting incidents,on and off the set - including filming for Columbia Pictures and taking tea at 10 Downing Street.He presents an intimate, behind-the-scenes view of the actors,their families and friends.Packed with original photographs,many never published before,this will be treasured by all those who enjoyed the classic comedy series.This edition no longer in print as publisher ceased trading late 1980's. Please contact rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk ,because of the weight and value of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

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Title
DAD'S ARMY: The Making of a Television Legend.
Author
PERTWEE**, BILL:
Illustrator
illus with b/w_colour illustrations and photographs.
Format/Binding
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Book Condition
Used - VG+.
Jacket Condition
VG.
Quantity Available
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Edition
UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0715394894
ISBN 13
9780715394892
Publisher
UK.NEWTON ABBOT,DEVON.DAVID & CHARLES,1989.
Place of Publication
Newton Abbot
This edition first published
1989
Keywords
q52.GENERAL.UK,8vo HB+dw/dj,1st edn.ISBN 0715394894.TV comedy drama series_Dad's Army.Walmington-on-SeaWW2_Home Guard.Arnold Ridley.Ian Lavender.Arthur Lobe.Cleve Dunn.John Le Mesurier.James Beck.Bill Pertwee.Books new,used,signed,rare.
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