The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker


The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker is a missing episode in the British comedy series Dad's Army. It was originally transmitted on 15 March 1969. One of the three missing Dad's Army episodes, only a few short clips and screenshots survive in the archives.

Synopsis

To his complete surprise, Walker receives his call-up papers. Mainwaring tries his best to get them to reconsider.

Plot

When Walker is called up, he applies to the Military Service Hardship Committee, who reject him on the grounds that he does not keep books for his business. After Jones' attempts to sabotage his medical test fail, Walker is invalided out because he's allergic to corned beef.

Cast

The radio episode still exists and was released on Series 1 DVD, along with the other 2 missing episodes.