Dad's Army.

[portslade seagull]

Like they say Dad's Army is a classic, hope this doesn't ruin it

 

[Barrel of Fun]

"Don't tell them your name Pike!".

Oft misquoted. The quote is actually "Don't tell him, Pike!".

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Yup, Ian Lavender apparently p1ss1ng himself laughing

 

[portslade seagull]

Oft misquoted. The quote is actually "Don't tell him, Pike!".

That was a great episode

 

[jimbob5]

Oft misquoted. The quote is actually "Don't tell him, Pike!".

Silly Boy! er I mean Stupid Boy

 

[Smith DID score]

Why film it Yorkshire? there must be somewhere down south Kent or East Sussex which would be better? Warmington-on-Sea is supposedly near Eastbourne.

The '70's feature film was done in Kent wasn't it?

 

[clapham_gull]

its all down to the writing really, if they hit the right note with that cast, it might work. they have to avoid playing the original actors playing the roles, if you see what i mean.

I strongly disagree. Playing the original actors playing the parts is the absolute key to success with this film.

Dad's Army was all about the cast and the character simularities in real life.

John Le Mesurier was just like that and Arthur Lowe never really fulfilled his potential. His stardom came very late in life and was offered numerous Hollywood parts but turned them down because the producers wouldn't allow cast his actress wife.

Expect it to a turkey like the Steve Martin Sgt. Bilko film.

Classics are best left alone.

Because he didn't couldn't play Phil Silvers and therefore was disastrously cast.

 

[clapham_gull]

I'm looking forward to it.

Are there any examples of good and bad remakes with a whole new cast?

To be honest I don't really like films to be honest, but the new Star Trek felt like watching Star Trek.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

To be honest I don't really like films to be honest, but the new Star Trek felt like watching Star Trek.

Take it for what it is. Enjoy the gaffes, jokes and situations. There's no need to compare the two and it's not going to destroy the legacy.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

Not sure any actor would take it on, it's cursed, almost all the actors in the original ended up dead.

 

[Fef]

Big act to follow but you just never know it may all work out really well and be funny.

I hope so.

 

[Beach Hut]

Why film it Yorkshire? there must be somewhere down south Kent or East Sussex which would be better? Warmington-on-Sea is supposedly near Eastbourne.

The '70's feature film was done in Kent wasn't it?

The original series was actually filmed in Norfolk

 

[Guinness Boy]

If they can entice my dad to watch it while drinking a can of Webster's Yorkshire Bitter and unobtrusively dropping his hat now and again it'll be like a second childhood for me. I'm all for it.

 

[Paris]

Oft misquoted. The quote is actually "Don't tell him, Pike!".

You'll have to excuse me. It's my age. My mind is not what it once was. I blame the ecstasy.

 

[Gwylan]

The original series was actually filmed in Norfolk

Thetford I think ... although Warmington was supposed to be in Sussex

 

[Barrel of Fun]

You'll have to excuse me. It's my age. My mind is not what it once was. I blame the ecstasy.

I was misquoting it for years until I read about it. As a stand alone quote, it doesn't convey the scene.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Thetford I think ... although Warmington was supposed to be in Sussex

Let's hope they film in Sussex. I assume filming locations have been confirmed?

 

[BN9 BHA]

Some decent actors in this, Daniel Mays will make a very good Walker and I couldn't think of anyone better to play Pike than Blake Harrison.

 

[5mins-from-amex]

The original series was actually filmed in Norfolk

Correct, but the film they did was shot in Buckinghamshire, and shepperton studios Surrey.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Some decent actors in this, Daniel Mays will make a very good Walker and I couldn't think of anyone better to play Pike than Blake Harrison.

My immediate thoughts, before I read the article was that it was going to be Ralf Little and he would be perfect for the role, but very happy with Blake Harrison.