Ep 1. Armoured Might of Corporal Jones
- 28 min
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7.6 (140)
In season 3 episode 1 of Dad's Army, titled "Armoured Might of Corporal Jones," the men of the Home Guard are challenged with the task of guarding a top-secret military vehicle. Corporal Jones, the group's resident butcher, is put in charge of the operation and takes his role very seriously.
As the group prepares for their new duties, Captain Mainwaring receives a visit from a young woman named Mary, who asks for help in finding her missing brother. Mainwaring agrees to assist her, but must balance his newfound task with his Home Guard duties.
Meanwhile, the team finds themselves struggling to maintain order as they attempt to guard the armored vehicle. Corporal Jones becomes increasingly paranoid, convinced that spies are lurking around every corner. His behavior quickly begins to wear on the other members of the group, who try to convince him that his fears are unfounded.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise when the group is forced to confront the fact that they may not be able to protect the valuable vehicle from invading forces. Jones must face his fears and step up as a leader to protect the vehicle and allow Mary to be reunited with her brother.
As with previous episodes of Dad's Army, "Armoured Might of Corporal Jones" combines humor with moments of tension and drama. The characters are endearing and likable, and viewers will find themselves rooting for them throughout the episode. With plenty of classic British humor and a touch of action and suspense, this episode is sure to be a hit with fans of the series.