The Showing Up of Corporal Jones
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Episode no.Series 1
Episode 5
Episode 5
Directed byDavid Croft[1]
Story byJimmy Perry and David Croft[1]
Original air date4 September 1968[1]
| "The Showing Up of Corporal Jones" | |
|---|---|
| Dad's Army episode | |
| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | David Croft[1] |
| Story by | Jimmy Perry and David Croft[1] |
| Original air date | 4 September 1968[1] |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
"The Showing Up of Corporal Jones" is the fifth episode of the first series of the British comedy series Dad's Army. It was originally transmitted on Wednesday 4 September 1968.
When Major Regan from GHQ inspects the platoon he decides that Jones must resign, as he is too old. But he also says that if Jones can complete an assault course in 15 minutes he can stay. The platoon organise an elaborate plan to keep Jones amongst them.
Cast
- 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
- Janet Davies as Mrs Pike
- Martin Wyldeck as Major Regan
- Patrick Waddington as Brigadier
- Edward Sinclair as Caretaker
- Thérèse McMurray as Girl at the Window
