RIP Jimmy Perry

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GraceB
GraceB NonActiveMember5yrs Posts: 1,595
edited 25. Oct 2016, 11:44 in Community Chit-chat archive
So sad when I saw on the news yesterday that Jimmy Perry, one of the creators of Dad's Army had passed away aged 93. Of course, he also helped to create Hi De Hi! and You Rang M'Lord? Very talented man and I understand that "Pike" in Dad's Army was based on him when he was in the Home Guard.

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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Many a laugh has been had by his writing and for many years to come,my grandchildren enjoy dads army.R.I.P Jimmy.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    He was such a good writer and many laughs have been had over the years..we are just watching the repeats of Hi de Hi RIP..
    Love
    Barbara

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