The comedy of David Croft
From Walmington-on-Sea's wartime Home Guard, to knobbly knees competitions at Maplins holiday camp, and the 1970s glamour of Grace Brothers department store - David Croft's writing entertained television audiences in their millions.
To commemorate his work - following the announcement of his death at the age of 89 - take a nostalgic look back at five of the biggest comedies which David Croft helped to write.
Continue reading the main storyAll images from BBC archive and subject to copyright. Includes black and white image of David Croft with co-writer Jimmy Perry.
Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 28 September 2011.
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