It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974)
It Ain't Half Hot Mum is a 1974 comedy series created by David Croft and Jimmy Perry. It stars Windsor Davies, Melvyn Hayes and Don Estelle.
In 1945, during the final months of the Second World War, a group of soldiers perform for the Royal Artillery concert party, with comic acts and musical numbers for others prior to their departure for the frontlines. The party avoids partaking in combat duty; thus, the soldiers love being part of the outfit. Some even daydream of becoming world-famous actors when they leave the army.
Quick answers
What is It Ain't Half Hot Mum about?
In 1945, during the final months of the Second World War, a group of soldiers perform for the Royal Artillery concert party, with comic acts and musical numbers for others prior to their departure for the frontlines. The party avoids partaking in combat duty; thus, the soldiers love being part of the outfit. Some even daydream of becoming world-famous actors when they leave the army.
When was It Ain't Half Hot Mum released?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum was released on 3 January 1974.
How many episodes does It Ain't Half Hot Mum have?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum has 56 episodes across 8 seasons.
Who made It Ain't Half Hot Mum?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum was created by David Croft and Jimmy Perry.
Cast
- Windsor Davies as Battery Sergeant-Major 'Shut Up' Williams
- Melvyn Hayes as Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont
- Don Estelle as Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden
- Donald Hewlett as Colonel Charles Reynolds
- Michael Knowles as Captain Jonathan Ashwood
- John Clegg as Gunner 'Padoruski' Graham
- Dino Shafeek as Char Wallah Muhammed
- Mike Kinsey as Gunner 'Nosher' Evans
- Kenneth MacDonald as Gunner 'Nobby' Clark
- Stuart McGugan as Gunner 'Atlas' Mackintosh
- Michael Bates as Rangi Ram
- Christopher Mitchell as Gunner 'Parky' Parkin