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When Major Regan from GHQ inspects the platoon he decides that Jones must resign, as he is too old. But he also says that if Jones can complete an assault course in 15 minutes he can stay. The platoon organise an elaborate plan to keep Jones amongst them.
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Strangely Wilson says "I've never heard you swear before, Sir" after Mainwaring says "Bloody cheek!" during
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This episode includes the only occasion Mainwaring says the word "
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This episode was planned for transmission on Wednesday 3 July.
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Croft, David; Perry, Jimmy; Webber, Richard (2000).
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The platoon receive their uniforms in this episode.
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