Dad's Army has been an enduring highlight of the small screen since its debut on British television in 1968. The show, which follows the exploits of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea, a fictional seaside town on the south coast of Engl&, ran for nine series in total, comprising 80 episodes, & regularly attracted viewing figures of over 18 million at the height of its popularity. Today, it is still shown weekly on BBC 2 & was recently placed fourth in a BBC poll of Britain's Best Sitcoms Ever. The show has permeated British society, with the characters' signature catchphrases (particularly Captain Mainwaring's ' Stupid boy!') having entered the lexicon of popular culture. Such is its appeal that in August 2008 Jonathan Ross paid tribute to Dad's Army with an hour-long special, looking back on the show's success & reliving its funniest moments. Yet Dad's Army is also credited with drawing attention to the important role that Local Defence Volunteers (later known as the Home Guard) played in the Second World War, in guarding coastal areas of Britain & other important industrial & military sites such as factories & explosives stores, & in observing & reporting enemy aircraft. Bill Pertwee found fame as ARP Warden Hodges in the series & has put together a comprehensive tribute to all aspects of the show. This book

Includes:: extensive features on the two creators of Dad's Army, Jimmy Perry & David Croft, along with biographies of the whole cast of actors who brought this British comedy classic to life, paying particular attention to such memorable figures as Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring), John Le Mesurier (Sergeant Wilson), Clive Dunn (Corporal Jones) & Ian Lavender (Private Pike). As an integral part of the show itself, Bill Pertwee is uniquely positioned to give an intimate view of his co-stars, their families & the supporting production team. His colourful account

Includes:: many hilarious incidents on & off the set, such as filming for Columbia Pictures & being invited to tea at 10 Downing Street. Numerous colour photos as well as a fine selection of well-reproduced original stills supplement the informative text, & a full episode listing is included, together with articles on the many Dad's Army spin-offs & side projects, including the highly successful stage play, movie adaptation & radio series.



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Read With Biff, Chip & Kipper is the UK's best-selling home reading series. Over 5 million copies of the series sold in the UK alone since 2005. It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Level 2 First Stories have been specially written to introduce & practise a range of key everyday words. Fun plots & carefully levelled text create the perfect combination to build children's confidence & enjoyment of reading. Key words at this level include: he, she, was, said, go, no, had, on, Dad, got an, got, ran, it These four engaging Biff, Chip & Kipper storybooks include tips for reading together & for talking about the story, puzzles & fun activities. Written by Roderick Hunt & beautifully illustrated by Alex Brychta, they are the perfect introduction to learning to read. Level 2 Phonics stories are also available to introduce letter sounds & practise reading by sounding out words, as children learn to do at school. ...

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Stationery Journals Write down daily affirmations, set yourself goals to plan & stay organised with this velvet journal. An amazing way to explore the powers of positive thinking & self-reflection.  
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Roll the dice to determine your daily exercise & challenge yourself with this Daily Fitness Challenge.

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Contains 365 channelled meditations & messages, to set a positive & healing tone for the day. This book also functions as a divination tool, as you can ask a question & open the pages to a message that gives you guidance & answers. It is designed to help you stay centered in peacefulness throughout the day. ...

A new format & design heralds a new collection of cryptic crosswords.

Challenge yourself & test your logic like never before

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A bumper collection of quick but tricky crosswords from the Daily Mail, with plenty to keep you occupied on the longest of train journeys or the rainiest of evenings.

With over 400 puzzles, this is the perfect compilation for any keen crossword-lover, & will test the skills of novices & inveterate crossword-lovers alike.

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• ISBN: 9780600635697
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Dive into a world of Sudoku & test yourself with this awesome Daily Mail Book of Sudoku! Whether you're on the go or at home, these puzzles will challenge your logical thinking & stimulate your brain power. With puzzles ranging from easy to fiendish, this is the ultimate book to keep sudoku fans entertained for hours. Product Information:  •†ISBN:†9780600636816 •†Author: Daily Mail  •†Publisher: Hamlyn •†Format: Paperback •†Pages:†480 •†Dimensions: 12.6 x 2.4 x 19.6cm ...