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Command Decision

Episode 3 of 6

Classic comedy about the 主播大秀 Guard unit of Walmington-on-Sea.

Captain Mainwaring puts the defence of the realm before personal pride and nearly loses control of the platoon in the process.

30 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • Evelyn Laye & Geraldo and His Orchestra

    You've Done Something to my Heart

  • Geraldo and His Orchestra & Al Bowlly

    If Ever a Heart Was in the Right Place

  • Jack Hylton & His Orchestra & Irwin Dash

    Blue Skies are Round the Corner

  • Arthur Askey

    It's a Hap, Hap, Happy Day

  • Phyllis Robins

    Goodnight Children Everywhere

  • Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

    The High and the Mighty

  • Amsterdam Select Orchestra

    New Realm March

  • Ed Starink

    World of News

  • Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • 00:03

    Bud Flanagan & The Band of the Coldstream Guards

    Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Hitler?

  • 00:18

    Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

    Blue Skies Are Around The Corner

Credits

Role Contributor
Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones Clive Dunn
Private Frazer John Laurie
Private Walker James Beck
Private Pike Ian Lavender
Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley
Janet King Caroline Dowdeswell
Colonel Square Geoffrey Lumsden
The Soldier Gordon Peters
Producer David Croft
Director David Croft
Writer James Perry
Writer David Croft

Broadcasts

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