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The King was in his Counting House
"The King was in his Counting House" is the seventh episode of the fifth series of the British comedy series "Dad's Army". It was originally transmitted on 17 November 1972.
Plot.
Mainwaring is organising a drinks party at his house, in spite of his wife's fears that he and his men will "get drunk and smash the house up". He informs Wilson he may call him George at the party, something Wilson takes great delight in
Royal Train". There are allusions to a habit of making long-winded speeches, but it is Captain Mainwaring who makes those allusions. In reality, the Mayor cuts it short, while Mainwaring is the one who tends to long-winded speeches.
- Edith Parish, or Shirley, (Wendy Richard) (series 4-6) – Walker's recurring girlfriend appeared in four episodes. Edith (although she is referred to as Shirley in "The King was in his Counting House" and "My British