Dad's Army: The Lost Tapes: Classic Comedy from the BBC Archives Unknown - 2015

Jimmy Perry joined the Home Guard during World War II and then served with the Royal Artillery as a sergeant. After the war he trained as an actor. His writing partnership with David Croft began in 1968, and between them they created such hit shows as "Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Hi-de-Hi," and "You Rang, M'Lord?"David Croft became a Major in World War II, serving in India, North Africa, and Singapore. After the war he worked as an actor and then turned to writing. His involvement in television led to producing and directing. His numerous producer credits include "Steptoe and Son" and "'Til Death Us Do Part." As well as his partnership with Jimmy Perry, he developed "Are You Being Served?" and" 'Allo 'Allo" as a co-writer and producer with Jeremy Lloyd. He was awarded the OBE in 1978. He died in 2011."