Surviving stars of classic TV comedy Dad's Army reunited yesterday to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.
Ageing cast and crew gathered in central London to reminisce about the show.
Star of yesterday's event was Clive Dunn, 88, who played Corporal Jones, the local butcher, famous for his catchphrase "Don't Panic".
He greeted fellow actors with wa
rm hugs and was fit enough to joke and even flirt with actress Pamela Cundell, who played Mrs Fox.
Mr Dunn said he always knew the show would be a great success.
"My wife saw the first episode and said this is going to be a huge success and I always do what she says," he said.
He said filming the show was "fantastic and marvellous", adding that he enjoyed working on location when the crew were able to have a drink or two.
Ms Cundell said: "After 40 years today is a very special occasion."
Asked about why the show was so successful, she said: "We've got a new audience who are between six and 12 years old.
"They come up to me and say 'Can I hold your hand, Mrs Fox?'. I say, why do you like Dad's Army and they say it's because it's funny and it's not rude and I think that's the secret of it.
The BBC show ran for 80 episodes over nine years from 1968 to 1977, spawning a full length feature film, a radio series and a stage show.
The sitcom, based in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-On-Sea, was created by writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Frank Williams, 77, who played the vicar, said it was wonderful to be able to meet with old friends.
"The amazing thing is to have fans from kids to grandparents right across the generations. It's good family viewing."
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