It Ain't Half Hot Mum (Season 5)

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.

  • Poster for Front Line Entertainers

    Front Line Entertainers (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1977-10-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When the men get sent up the jungle, they find that some Australian soldiers have not vacated their camp, as was ordered.

  • Poster for Bridge Over the River Hipong

    Bridge Over the River Hipong (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1977-11-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: While they are still having trouble adapting to the jungle, the members of the concert party get the task of building a bridge.

  • Poster for The Pay-Off

    The Pay-Off (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1977-11-08

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The men of the Royal Artillery Concert Party put on a show for Burmese bandits.

  • Poster for Puddings From Heaven

    Puddings From Heaven (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1977-11-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When the men discover a way to get food dropped illegally, they get into trouble. The food (puddings) were meant for some senior officers.

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    The Superstar (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1977-11-22

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The Concert Party members are made to feel redundant when a talented new arrival steals the limelight.

  • Poster for The Eternal Quadrangle

    The Eternal Quadrangle (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1977-11-29

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Gunner Parkins has fallen in love with a pretty Burmese girl from the local village – the same girl that Captain Ashwood and Sergeant Major Williams have been visiting. Then, Gunner Sugden has something to say...

It Ain't Half Hot Mum

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