Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes

They did an excellent job here, portrayed the characters so well. A top production, the original cast would be proud of these 3 episodes.

How hard is it to play a character that is well established and loved. The whole cast did very well and I enjoyed the 3 episodes. There was lots of money and top names thrown at the recent film version which was not good unlike this low key re make of original scripted episodes, really enjoyed it so well done to the makers and shame on the bbc for losing the original episodes

The sets were excellent, almost identical. I thought the cast was well matched to the originals but obviously they can't replace them. I was pleasantly surprised to find that each episode was very watchable and although it sometimes felt a bit rushed I did enjoy the episodes. Purists will be horrified but I can only congratulate the production team and cast for a very good effort. Well done.

I think they got this about right. It was always going to be difficult because the characters and original actors are ingrained in our consciousness, but the set recreation, "low budget effects", and feeling and yet just enough difference from the original made this a pleasant diversion.

Kevin McNally was a more than decent Capt Mainwaring, Robert Bathhurst less convincing as Sgt Wilson, and I am reserving judgment on David Hayman as Frazier.

I have seen interviews with Kevin McNally where he has stated that these episodes have been made with love and I think that is about right. They will never quite match the originals but overall it is a very good effort.

Please let's hope that Gold does not feel the need to create new material though - these episodes only remind us that Croft & Perry got it right. Modern writing will be hampered by political correctness.

Ok I'm over half way through the first episode and I'm chuckling away. Unlike the recent movie there has been some real time and care put into the recreation of these lost classics. Croft and Perry's writhing is perfection and the actors play to the script and just keep to the right side of tribute without lapsing into overt impersonation. So far so good.