The Miser's Hoard

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078 - The Miser's Hoard

Script Jimmy Perry and David Croft
Director Bob Spiers
Producer David Croft
Recorded 24/6/1977
Original transmission 23/10/1977
Series Nine
Length 30 minutes
Original Viewing Figures ???
Preceded by Knights of Madness
Followed by Number Engaged

The Miser's Hoard is the fourth episode of the ninth series of the British comedy series Dad's Army that was originally transmitted on 23 October 1977.[1]

[edit] Synopsis

Frazer keeps his savings in the bank in the form of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring thinks the money would be better kept in a bank - his bank. Rumours spread over Frazer's hoard, and Frazer is spotted setting off to the graveyard with a box. The platoon prepares to investigate.[2]

[edit] Cast

Cast Characters
Arthur Lowe Captain Mainwaring
John Le Mesurier Sergeant Wilson
Clive Dunn Lance Corporal Jones
John Laurie Private Frazer
Arnold Ridley Private Godfrey
Ian Lavender Private Pike
Janet Davies Mrs Pike
Bill Pertwee ARP Warden Hodges
Frank Williams The Vicar
Edward Sinclair The Verger

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.phill.co.uk/comedy/dadsarmy/list.html phill.co.uk episode list
  2. ^ http://www.atud42.dsl.pipex.com/tv/da_ep9.htm episode list