Dad's Army, Series Seven

Dad's Army (1968-1977), British sitcom about the Home Guard in World War II by Jimmy Perry and David Croft. The show focuses on the Walmington-On-Sea platoon of the Home Guard, commanded by pompous bank manager Captain Mainwaring, assisted by his mi… more »

Frazer:
Captain Mainwaring. Did, did ye ever hear the story of the old, empty barn?

Mainwaring:
No.

Frazer:
Would you like to hear the story of the old, empty barn?

Mainwaring:
Um. Yes, yes, ehh yes, it might put us in a good mood before we go to sleep. Pay attention everybody. Private Frazer is going to tell us the story of the old empty barn. Carry on Frazer.

Frazer:
Right. The story of the old, empty barn. Well. There was nothing in it.

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