This is an episode of Dad's Army that was least repeated for many years, because of the reference to the IRA. In fact it's a non-controversial story relating to a darts match against the ARP wardens that the platoon are involved in. Mainwaring is outraged and sends Wilson to the pub to challenge them. Bill Pertwee features prominently as the Chief Warden, which is usually the sign of a good episode, as is 'Elizabeth', though we never get to see the Captain's wife. There are two guest appearances by J. G. Devlin as Regan and
Arthur English as the Policeman. They will seem familiar to viewers of Are You Being Served and Steptoe and Son (Dangerous Hours). Fine comedy actors. Classic British Comedy.
Review of Absent Friends
