No surprise that I’ve gone all retro on you again.
In truth, when offered the theme ’8pm’ for a blog post, my lack-lustre daily existence let me down. I mean, who the hell wants to read about me screaming at my children and burning my arm on a frying pan?
But when I was a kid, 8pm on a Sunday had a special place in our lives. Tea over, bath time done, glass of milk in hand, we all sat down (far too close to the two-feet thick wooden-framed TV; so close that my mother always named it as the reason why I had to wear glasses at the age of 8) for another adventure with Mr Mainwaring and company.
Dad’s Army was, and still is, a classic. It’s been making us chuckle for well over 40 years, even though the last episode was aired for the first time on 13th November 1977.
This was just about the only TV show that entertained every member of the family. So I salute you, 8pm Sunday men of Walmington-on-Sea, as a robust and remarkable notch on my childhood nostalgia belt.
If you never watched it…..you really are a stupid boy.
We used to watch this at my Grandmas so I thought it was on a Saturday. Must have been the next round of repeats perhaps. I had an annual too, I would still enjoy watching it. Great memory, thank you
I had to go back to the BBC Archives and check, cos I couldn’t remember which day it was. It’s been repeated that many times it’s probably been on every day of the week at some time!!!!
Yes, yes, yes, I remember…. x
It’s been on TV that much we’ve never been allowed to forget! Thanks for popping by
Dont tell em your name Pike.
LOL. Loved him
The Mr loves it and MASH amongst others. I however can’t stand it lol x
Funny isn’t it? I loved it, then hated it (too many repeats), now I love it again for all its silliness
Oh this very much reminds me of my Dad! He LOVED this programme, and I very much remember the theme tune playing every sunday night as I was on my way to bed!
Nice memory!!!!!
Excellent – I used to watch Dad’s army all the time!
I think it was one of those programmes that our generation were weaned on!!
I haven’t watched Dad’s Army for a long time!
Me either, but it takes me right back to the 70s when I do!!!
How inventive! Dad’s Army was always a favorite in our house too…..guessing you must be a similar age to me!
Probably! *clears throat and mumbles age* Let’s just say I remember the 70s!!!
Someone lent us the Dad’s Army DVD box set over the summer and my 10 year old watched them all! A big hit
That’s great. I love that they still make people laugh
Not part of my culture, but it sounds like fun!
You need to check ‘em out!!!
my OH loves Dad’s Army. It very much reminds me of my childhood too
Funny how a silly TV show can conjure up emotions and memories!!!