| The Desperate Drive of Lance Corporal Jones | |
| Series 5, Episode 5 | |
| Air Date | 3rd November 1972 |
| Written by | Jimmy Perry and David Croft |
| Director | David Croft |
| Producer | David Croft |
| Length | 30 minutes |
| Original Audience Figures | Unknown |
| Previous episode | Getting the Bird |
| Next episode | If the Cap Fits... |
| List of episodes | |
The Desperate Drive of Lance Corporal Jones" is the fifth episode of the fifth series of the British comedy series Dad's Army that was originally transmitted on 3 November 1972.
Synopsis
The platoon, during the course of a weekend exercise, occupies a deserted barn which turns out to be the target for some 25-pounder artillery guns. Back at HQ, Jones and Godfrey try phoning to stop the firing, but Godfrey has cut the telephone wire by mistake. There is only one solution: Jones will have to reach the barn before it's blown to bits.
Notes
The reference for the barn is 937 641, 641 937 is written down by Jones and Godfrey in error.