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16 Things You Didn’t Know About British Classic ‘Dad’s Army’

9. Jimmy Perry Conceived the Theme Song

Perry wanted something catchy for the song’s main theme, so he invented an ode to wartime music in “Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler?” He composed the music alongside Derek Taverner and even went so far as to convince one of his childhood idols — Bud Flanagan — to sing the catchy theme for a pauper’s sum.

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