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Dads Army

Derek1952Derek1952
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Just seen a photo on the BBC website of the characters from the new Dads Army Film,with all due respect to the Actors they will never beat the original cast.I know is a age issue but for people of a certain vintage you cant beat the BBC series.As two of the original cast are still with us,(Frank Williams,Ian Lavender) why did they not recast them.
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  • cafcfancafcfan
    Perhaps they did get offered cameos and turned them down, who knows? Even Lavender is 68 years old now!


  • North Lower NeilNorth Lower Neil
    Think they've cast it brilliantly.
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    North Lower Neil said:

    Think they've cast it brilliantly.

    Likewise.

    I tend to wait until I have actually seen things before making a judgement.
  • AddicktedAddickted
    Me - too. The casting looks brilliant and I really can't wait for it.

    Bit difficult getting Frank Williams in on the act as he's 83.
  • Eddie FirmaniEddie Firmani
    Derek1952 said:

    Just seen a photo on the BBC website of the characters from the new Dads Army Film,with all due respect to the Actors they will never beat the original cast.I know is a age issue but for people of a certain vintage you cant beat the BBC series.As two of the original cast are still with us,(Frank Williams,Ian Lavender) why did they not recast them.

    I very much doubt that the objective is to "beat" the TV series, but understand your point!

  • cantersaddickcantersaddick
    edited October 2014
    I am a huge fan of the series and have watched them all more than once.. I think you have to take the film as something entirely separate rather than a spin off.. If you start comparing the two or expect it to be the same as the series it will be a disappointment! However on its own it might be quite good! It will be strange to hear the catch phrases coming from someone different..
  • North Lower NeilNorth Lower Neil
    Have they said yet whether Warden Hodges will be in it? Love the dynamic between him and Mainwaring.
  • GreenieGreenie
    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Good cast but you have to ask Why? There is no need for a Dad's Army remake. What next , an Only Fools and Horses remake?
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  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    Bedsaddick said:

    Good cast but you have to ask Why? There is no need for a Dad's Army remake. What next , an Only Fools and Horses remake?

    It's not. It's a new cast playing familiar characters. There is a difference.
  • GreenieGreenie
    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
  • BrentfordAddickBrentfordAddick
    You could say the same about James Bond films I suppose, the same characters doing the same sorts of things. It might be rubbish and it probably won't have the warm glow that comes with watching the TV shows. The main hope is that most of the cast don't need to be appearing in lousy projects just for the money, which in any case probably isn't that great.
  • GranpaGranpa
    Fancy you writing them off before you see the film. I am looking forward to seeing it, we all know the characters so well that there will probably be mixed opinions. My advice.....don't give them your name Derek.
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
    So it's not a new script then Greenie? Which episode are they recreating?
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    Granpa said:

    Fancy you writing them off before you see the film. I am looking forward to seeing it, we all know the characters so well that there will probably be mixed opinions. My advice.....don't give them your name Derek.

    Some people had already made their mind up when the before it was even cast Grandpa...
  • GreenieGreenie
    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
    So it's not a new script then Greenie? Which episode are they recreating?
    Its the characters that sold the show, and the actors who played them, surely anyone can see that, not just the scripts.
    Same goes for Only Fools and Horses. Imagine someone else playing Delboy. No? Thought not!

    David Croft and Jimmy Perry created the characters, based on some of the people they new from the War/national service, they then cast the original actors (most had been in the war) and it was a massive success because of all the component parts.
    The trouble is so many people embrace mediocrity and are easily pleased. If we are feed regurgitated music/films, then that is an easy win for the industries and that is what we will get.

    Its like the band Queen who now have Paul Rogers as the singer, it may say Queen but we all know without Freddy it aint Queen.

    We should demand new shows with new characters that can pass into history as DA and OFAH have.
  • A-R-T-H-U-RA-R-T-H-U-R
    I wasn't keen on Timothy Dalton.
  • ShootersHillGuruShootersHillGuru
    Just checked out the cast and its difficult to think they could have done any better. Will be impossible to recreate that chemistry but if they can capture the spirit then I think it will be worth seeing. Looking forward to it.
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  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
    So it's not a new script then Greenie? Which episode are they recreating?
    Its the characters that sold the show, and the actors who played them, surely anyone can see that, not just the scripts.
    Same goes for Only Fools and Horses. Imagine someone else playing Delboy. No? Thought not!

    David Croft and Jimmy Perry created the characters, based on some of the people they new from the War/national service, they then cast the original actors (most had been in the war) and it was a massive success because of all the component parts.
    The trouble is so many people embrace mediocrity and are easily pleased. If we are feed regurgitated music/films, then that is an easy win for the industries and that is what we will get.

    Its like the band Queen who now have Paul Rogers as the singer, it may say Queen but we all know without Freddy it aint Queen.

    We should demand new shows with new characters that can pass into history as DA and OFAH have.
    Quite right, and the characters are the same in the film. I think that people should keep an open mind, and judge things on the reality of the situation, rather than their prejudices.

    I shall take it for what it is, judge it as a stand alone piece of work and make a decision based on that.

    Ask Marillion fans about lead singers...

    Bottom line is, I shall watch it, you wont. Don't mean a hill o beans in the real world.
  • Henry IrvingHenry Irving
    Paul Rodgers is an infinitely better singer than the other bloke as shown by his work in Free and Bad Company.
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    nostalgia .. it aint what it used to be ((:>)
  • killerandflashkillerandflash
    With long running shows, it usually takes several episodes, if not one or two series, for things to bed down, for characters to become established, and actors to know how to play them. With a one off film, they have to hit the ground running immediately, which is extremely hard.
  • GreenieGreenie
    Henry Irving said:

    Paul Rodgers is an infinitely better singer than the other bloke as shown by his work in Free and Bad Company.

    Totally agree Henners.
    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
    So it's not a new script then Greenie? Which episode are they recreating?
    Its the characters that sold the show, and the actors who played them, surely anyone can see that, not just the scripts.
    Same goes for Only Fools and Horses. Imagine someone else playing Delboy. No? Thought not!

    David Croft and Jimmy Perry created the characters, based on some of the people they new from the War/national service, they then cast the original actors (most had been in the war) and it was a massive success because of all the component parts.
    The trouble is so many people embrace mediocrity and are easily pleased. If we are feed regurgitated music/films, then that is an easy win for the industries and that is what we will get.

    Its like the band Queen who now have Paul Rogers as the singer, it may say Queen but we all know without Freddy it aint Queen.

    We should demand new shows with new characters that can pass into history as DA and OFAH have.
    Quite right, and the characters are the same in the film. I think that people should keep an open mind, and judge things on the reality of the situation, rather than their prejudices.

    I shall take it for what it is, judge it as a stand alone piece of work and make a decision based on that.

    Ask Marillion fans about lead singers...

    Bottom line is, I shall watch it, you wont. Don't mean a hill o beans in the real world.
    No prejudice from me, I just refuse to be bought by mediocrity and the rehash of a classic.

    Sorry never met a Marillion fan.
  • AlgarveaddickAlgarveaddick
    edited October 2014
    Greenie said:

    Henry Irving said:

    Paul Rodgers is an infinitely better singer than the other bloke as shown by his work in Free and Bad Company.

    Totally agree Henners.
    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    Algarveaddick said:

    Greenie said:

    As I said before..why have they done a remake?
    It's like singers covering famous songs, pointless!
    Go and write/create something new FFS.

    They are, it's a new script.
    *Shakes head in disbelief*
    So it's not a new script then Greenie? Which episode are they recreating?
    Its the characters that sold the show, and the actors who played them, surely anyone can see that, not just the scripts.
    Same goes for Only Fools and Horses. Imagine someone else playing Delboy. No? Thought not!

    David Croft and Jimmy Perry created the characters, based on some of the people they new from the War/national service, they then cast the original actors (most had been in the war) and it was a massive success because of all the component parts.
    The trouble is so many people embrace mediocrity and are easily pleased. If we are feed regurgitated music/films, then that is an easy win for the industries and that is what we will get.

    Its like the band Queen who now have Paul Rogers as the singer, it may say Queen but we all know without Freddy it aint Queen.

    We should demand new shows with new characters that can pass into history as DA and OFAH have.
    Quite right, and the characters are the same in the film. I think that people should keep an open mind, and judge things on the reality of the situation, rather than their prejudices.

    I shall take it for what it is, judge it as a stand alone piece of work and make a decision based on that.

    Ask Marillion fans about lead singers...

    Bottom line is, I shall watch it, you wont. Don't mean a hill o beans in the real world.
    No prejudice from me, I just refuse to be bought by mediocrity and the rehash of a classic.

    Sorry never met a Marillion fan.
    Like I said, I will watch it and you won't.

    Now about them bloody Snickers bars...
  • shine166shine166
    I'm really not sure about this, the only fools spin offs were Aweful
  • MrOneLungMrOneLung
    edited October 2014



    No prejudice from me, I just refuse to be bought by mediocrity and the rehash of a classic.

    Sorry never met a Marillion fan.

    But Greenie,

    How do you know if will be mediocre or a rehash?


    Probably in a minority of one, but I always thought it was an overated comedy in the first place.
  • GreenieGreenie
    MrOneLung said:


    No prejudice from me, I just refuse to be bought by mediocrity and the rehash of a classic.

    Sorry never met a Marillion fan.

    But Greenie,

    How do you know if will be mediocre or a rehash?


    Probably in a minority of one, but I always thought it was an overated comedy in the first place.

    Fair point, I think it will be rubbish because:- the actors who played the characters are iconic. I have never seen a remake of a film or TV show that is recognised as better than the original.
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