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Dad's Army : Complete BBC Series 6 [2006] | ![Dad's Army : Complete BBC Series 6 [2006]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41G291HJG5L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Kevin Davies
Actors: John Le Mesurier, David Croft, Jimmy Perry, Graham Mccann, Frank Williams
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  6 reviews
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 210 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014503159924
ASIN: B000ESSTBA
Theatrical Release Date: May 8, 2006
Release Date: May 8, 2006
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 Always amusing, but fast fading as a comedy force... June 6, 2006
W. J. Turton (The Midlands, England)
25 out of 28 found this review helpful
Series 6 was the beginning of the end for Dad's Army. Not only was the length of the series shortened by half (as would happen in later years), but at times the episodes seem lacklustre, a mark perhaps that Dad's Army's appeal had peaked. Certainly, the cast were not getting any younger, a fact that was only confirmed through the loss of James Beck, a vital component in the platoon's front rank and indeed, an accomplished actor.
This said, one cannot be too critical. The episodes are very enjoyable, one of the most delightful being 'We Know Our Onions', featuring a Home Guard training weekend in which Mainwaring and company are pitched against Hodges, an electric fence and an authoritarian officer (a superb performance from Fulton Mackay of Porridge fame).
The transfer of the film to DVD appears to have gone well, with only slight and occasional deterioration in quality and colour. The use of two DVDs for a short series may seem a waste, yet this is surely preferable to a double-sided DVD. In any case, a single DVD would have prevented the inclusion of the feature on John Le Mesurier, which provides a brief insight into his character, and focuses on more than merely his role as Wilson.
 Running on its own steam May 12, 2006
Huw F. Clayton
24 out of 31 found this review helpful
This was the last of the great series of Dad's Army. The first four episodes are nearly the equal of those produced in the previous two series, and "The Deadly Attachment" has gone on to be the most enduringly popular Dad's Army of all. But there were already small signs of terminal decay. Only Clive Dunn's increasing confusion and frailty was calculated, as the rest of the veteran cast (old five years earlier) started to feel their ages. The problems were reflected in the audience figures, which fell by a third (from 19 million to about 13 million) and never really recovered. But the platoon still put a brave face on their difficulties, completely failing to guard German prisoners of war, letting a train run away with them, nearly sabotaging the Anglo-American aliance and seeing spats between Wilson and Mainwaring over Wilson's ennoblement. The real shock to the system came in "Things that go Bump in the Night," when James Beck was taken seriously ill (he appears in the outdoor scenes and is notably absent in the studio shoots) and subsequently died. Dad's Army, already beginning to lose way, never really recovered. So enjoy these while you can (although it has to be said that the feature on John le Mesurier is somewhat less than informative) because, while not the end, this series definitely marked the beginning of the end for the greatest sitcom ever made.
 The Shows are priceless but... May 22, 2006
Paul Jones (Sturbridge, MA USA)
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
I loved the episodes but am a little disappointed with the layout of this disc set. There are only two episodes on disc 2 and a small featurette. It would have been nice to have included the christmas special to fill it up. Still, some great shows even though now only down to 7 episodes from the last set which had 13.
What a Bargain! May 13, 2006
Mr. L. N. Taylor (Essex, UK)
10 out of 17 found this review helpful
All seven classic episodes from Series 6, one of the best series, + a profile of John Le Mesurier and a photo gallery.
This 2 disc set is available from Amazon Jersey for only 7.99 inclusive of 1st Class Postage(thats well under half the RRP).
An absolute bargain and a must for all Dad's Army fans!
HIGH QUALITY COMEDY FROM 1973. January 15, 2008
HUNTER (HOUNSLOW HEATH, England)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was probably the last truly great series of Dad's Army before the gentle decline set in. Most of the episodes are very funny and well written, apart from the hastily re-written and childish episode called THE RECRUIT which was made just after Beck's death.
The writers never dealt with Walkers departure adequately but to be fair to them his death was a massive loss to the overall tone of the programme. The best episodes on here include MY BRITISH BUDDY, THE ROYAL TRAIN and THING THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT (note that James Beck is missing from the studio shots in this episode). THE DEADLY ATTACHMENT is funny but overated, it has suffered from to many repeats.
Overall, brilliant comedy.
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