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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.
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It Ain't Half Hot Mum premiered January 3, 1974. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
While the officers are out of the way in hospital, Williams takes the opportunity to post the concert party up the jungle but is forced to bring them back to stage a special performance.
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Episode 2
The concert party is sent to the palace of the Maharajah of Bharatpur to protect him.
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Episode 3
The concert party try to stop the attempts on the life of the Maharajah of Bharatpur.
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Episode 4
Sergeant Major Williams finds that bragging about his troops can get him into trouble.
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Episode 5
The sergeant major falls in love and gets into trouble with the Tongs.
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Episode 6
Sergeant Major Williams tries to break up the concert party by promoting Gunner Graham.
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