The hit BBC comedy series was based partly on co-writer and creator Jimy Perry’s experiences in the Local Defence Volunteers – which was known as the Home Guard.
It portrayed a somewhat forgotten aspect of defence the Second World War and aired from 1968 to 1977, before being revived for a film adaptation in 2016 with a new cast.
The beloved show regularly gained audiences of 18million and is still aired intonationally. In the long-running show, Gordon was originally cast as the Chief Fire Officer in an episode titled The Man and the Hour, according to IMDb.
He was set to share the screen alongside Jack Yeomans, Bil Straiton and Brian Nolan as uncredited firemen, but their scene was cut during rehearsals dur to timing reasons.
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Despite his early disappointment, his minor role was a hit with the viewers and led to a further three guest roles later in the series. It comes after it was revealed that leading man Arthur had a harrowing brush with death before he landed the groundbreaking role.
Long before he became a national treasure as Captain Mainwaring in Dad’s Army, he served as a radar technician in the First World War.
The late actor was stationed at Pembroke Dock in Wales with the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry where he experiences one of the most terrifying moments of his life.
Long before he became a national treasure as Captain Mainwaring in Dad’s Army, he served as a radar technician in the First World War.
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The late actor was stationed at Pembroke Dock in Wales with the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry where he experiences one of the most terrifying moments of his life.
The Victorian-era Old Defensible Barracks in Pembroke Dock where Lowe was stationed, is now on the market for £500,000. Build between 1841 and 1846, the Grade II listed fort is steeped in history and offers a glimpse into Britain’s military past.
It was originally constructed to house Royal Marines and later served as an RAF base for 30 years. Today, the sprawling site spans 47,797 square metres of internal space and sits on 447 acres of green land. However, the property is now abandoned and requires significant restoration.
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