Dad's Army: The Christmas Specials
UPC: Disc: BAB0-DEEF-EE67-43CB (DVD)
Region Coding: 2, 4
Production Year: 1971
Rating: PG (Parental guidance suggested)
Running Time: 131 min.
DVD Release: 10/29/2007
Case Type: Digipak
Video Formats: Full Frame 1.33:1
Disc Formats: Single Sided, Dual Layered
SRP: £0.00
1. BATTLE OF THE GIANTS!
Mainwaring is under pressure. At the ceremonial church parade he is the only one without a medal to wear - even Pike has a boy scout badge. Ridiculed by Captain Square, he has no option but to challenge the Eastgate platoon to a series of initiative tests. With the vicar, the verger and Mr Hodges as judges, the platoon races to hoist their flag from the church tower.

2. MY BROTHER AND I
As Mainwaring prepares to host a sherry party for local civil dignitaries and army officers, Private Frazer is having an interesting encounter on the train with a drunken figure with more than a passing resemblance to his Captain. But when Mainwaring's black-sheep brother Barry arrives in Walmington, the family welcome is less than warm...

3. THE LOVE OF THREE ORANGES
As Christmas is coming, the vicar is hosting a bazaar to raise money for comforts for troops. With Mrs Mainwaring unable to attend after an unfortunate incident with the bath enamel, the Captain is determined to win her one of the three oranges that Hodges has put up for auction. However, the Warden is equally determined that he doesn't...

Genres
Comedy
Classic
Television

Studios
BBC
Media Companies: BBC Worldwide, 2 entertain Video
Features
Scene Access
Featurettes
Audio Commentary
Gallery
DVD-ROM Content
Subtitles
English
Audio Tracks
English Dolby Digital Mono
Commentary Dolby Digital 2-Channel Stereo
Cast

1. Battle Of The Giants!
Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie as Private Frazer
James Beck as Private Walker
Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender as Private Pike
Bill Pertwee as The ARP Warden
Frank Williams as The Vicar
Edward Sinclair as The Verger
Geoffrey Lumsden as Captain Square
Robert Raglan as The Colonel
Charles Hill as The Sergeant
Colin Bean as Private Sponge
Rosemary Faith as The Barmaid
Bud Flanagan as Voice (voice)

2. My Brother And I
Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring
Arthur Lowe as Barry Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie as Private Frazer
Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender as Private Pike
Bill Pertwee as Chief Warden Hodges
Frank Williams as The Vicar
Edward Sinclair as The Verger
Penny Irving as The Chambermaid
Arnold Diamond as The Major-General
Colin Bean as Private Sponge
Bud Flanagan as Voice (voice)

3. The Love Of Three Oranges
Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier as Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn as Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie as Private Frazer
Arnold Ridley as Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender as Private Pike
Bill Pertwee as Chief Warden Hodges
Frank Williams as The Vicar
Edward Sinclair as The Verger
Pamela Cundell as Mrs. Fox
Janet Davies as Mrs. Pike
Joan Cooper as Dolly
Eric Longworth as the Town Clerk
Olive Mercer as Mrs. Yeatman
Colin Bean as Private Sponge
Bud Flanagan as Voice (voice)
Crew

1. Battle Of The Giants!
Writing:
Jimmy Perry: Writer
David Croft: Writer
Jimmy Perry: Original Material By
Production:
David Croft: Producer
Cinematography:
Stewart A. Farnell: Cinematographer
Film Editing:
Bob Rymer: Film Editor
Sound:
Michael McCarthy: Sound
Les Collins: Sound
Art:
Len Hutton: Visual Effects
Judy Allen: Costume Designer
Penny Bell: Make-up Artist
Paul Joel: Production Designer

2. My Brother And I
Writing:
Jimmy Perry: Writer
David Croft: Writer
Jimmy Perry: Original Material By
Production:
David Croft: Producer
Sound:
Alan Machin: Sound
Art:
Mary Husband: Costume Designer
Sylvia Thornton: Make-up Artist
Robert Berk: Production Designer

3. The Love Of Three Oranges
Writing:
Jimmy Perry: Writer
David Croft: Writer
Jimmy Perry: Original Material By
Production:
David Croft: Producer
Sound:
Michael McCarthy: Sound
Art:
Mary Husband: Costume Designer
Sylvia Thornton: Make-up Artist
Barry Newbery: Production Designer