Sitcom Bud saw legendary Crazy Gang entertainer (and singer of the Dad’s Army theme tune) Bud Flanagan trying his hand as several different jobs including a bookie (in real life Bud owned a number of betting shops), a night watchman and even a nurse.
Most of the Crazy Gang popped up over the course of the six episodes as did band leader Jack Hylton.
Bud was given a prestigious TV Times cover (July 21, 1963) tying in with the premiere of the series. There was also a two page interview which mostly focused on Bud’s obsession with gambling and the fact that he consider this series his first real acting role.
Cast: Bud Flanagan; Charlie Naughton; Jerry Desmonde; Chesney Allen; Jack Hylton; Monsewer Eddie Gray
Writer: Kevin Laffan / Producer: Philip Barker / Director: Philip Barker
UK / ITV – ATV / 6×30 minute episodes / 26 July – 30 August 1963
