About this season
In 1945, during the final months of the Second World War, a group of soldiers perform for the Royal Artillery concert party, with comic acts and musical numbers for others prior to their departure for the frontlines. The party avoids partaking in combat duty; thus, the soldiers love being part of the outfit. Some even daydream of becoming world-famous actors when they leave the army.
Episodes (8)
1. Monsoon Madness
Aired 2 November 1976 • 30 min
When the Sergeant-Major makes the Concert party perform fatigues to be ready for the arrival of the monsoon, Lofty goes mad and vows to kill the Sergeant-Major.
2. Kidnapped in the Khyber
Aired 9 November 1976 • 30 min
When it becomes difficult for Colonel Reynolds to hide his affair with Mrs Waddilove-Evans, he decides it's best to accompany the concert party to a show on the North-West Frontier.
3. A Fate Worse Than Death
Aired 16 November 1976 • 30 min
The members of the concert party try to find the kidnapped Mrs Waddilove-Evans.
4. Ticket to Blighty
Aired 23 November 1976 • 30 min
Bombardier Beaumont tries different ways to get sent home.
5. Lofty's Little Friend
Aired 30 November 1976 • 30 min
An elephant follows Lofty to the camp.
6. Flight to Jawani
Aired 7 December 1976 • 30 min
Men from a remote RAF base get too excited when the concert party puts on a show.
7. We Are Not Amused
Aired 14 December 1976 • 30 min
A pageant, written by Captain Ashwood, might offend the Indian assistant to the District Officer.
8. Twenty-One Today
Aired 21 December 1976 • 30 min
Gunner Parkins turns twenty-one. Sergeant Major Williams wants to give him a present.