A Stupid Boy
  • Published: 15 September 2003
  • ISBN: 9780099441427
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99
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From the creator of Dad's Army comes the wonderfully written and evocative tale of the life and adventures that inspired the hit TV shows. Highly entertaining and funny, A Stupid Boy gives fascinating insights into Perry's Dad's Army and his other much-loved British comedies including It Ain't Half Hot, Mum and Hi-De-Hi!: the real-life individuals who inspired the characters and events, and behind-the-scenes stories - including how Dad's Army came about, and how it was very nearly dropped, never to appear on our screens.
  • Published: 15 September 2003
  • ISBN: 9780099441427
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99
Categories:

About the author

Jimmy Perry

Jimmy Perry was born in Barnes, London in 1924. Aged 16 during the Second World War, he joined the Home Guard and then served with the Royal Artillery as a sergeant, also setting up a concert party as entertainment for the troops. 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?

Also by Jimmy Perry

Dad's Army: The Lost Tapes
Dad's Army: Complete Radio Series 3
Dad's Army: Complete Radio Series Two
Dad’s Army
It Ain't Half Hot Mum
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
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Praise for A Stupid Boy

Charmingly discursive.

Daily Telegraph

A naturally gifted popular writer whose feel for character and humour was honed by his own apprenticeship on the stage.

The Times
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