It Ain't Half Hot Mum
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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.
Cast
Windsor Davies
as Battery Sergeant-Major 'Shut Up' Williams
Melvyn Hayes
as Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont
Don Estelle
as Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden
Donald Hewlett
as Colonel Charles Reynolds
Michael Knowles
as Captain Jonathan Ashwood
John Clegg
as Gunner 'Padoruski' Graham
Dino Shafeek
as Char Wallah Muhammed
Mike Kinsey
as Gunner 'Nosher' Evans
Kenneth MacDonald
as Gunner 'Nobby' Clark
Stuart McGugan
as Gunner 'Atlas' Mackintosh
Michael Bates
as Rangi Ram
Christopher Mitchell
as Gunner 'Parky' Parkin
George Layton
as Bombardier 'Solly' Solomons
Episodes
Series 1
Meet the Gang
Gunner Solomons is trying to run a Concert Party rehearsal and he's finding it difficult without Gunner Graham, the pianist, who's been put on jankers by Sergeant Major Williams. The Sergeant Major is determined that Graham will spend his time painting stones white rather than playing the piano for a 'bunch of puffs'. Solly decides to appeal to a higher authority, so he sends the Bearer off to deliver a note to the Colonel. As a result, Graham is excused jankers and allowed to join the rest of the Concert Party in rehearsal. That evening, the Concert Party performance is interrupted when a large mob of locals stage an anti-British protest outside the camp gates. The Sergeant Major finds himself 'annointed' with the dung of a sacred animal - all over his best tunic.
My Lovely Boy
Rangi Ram notices that Gunner Parkins and the Sergeant Major both have a photograph of the same woman next to their beds. It's Parky's mother and the only woman the Sergeant Major ever loved. Rangi tells the Sergeant Major, who jumps to the conclusion that Parky is his son. Gunner Parkins is about to be posted 'up the jungle'. Williams tries to think of a way of preventing this from happening. He decides to arrange for Parky to become a member of the Concert Party, as a ventriloquist. News of the German surrender and the end of the war in Europe reaches the camp.
The Mutiny of the Punka Wallahs
It's decided that all of the Punkah Wallahs in the camp should be replaced with electric fans. When the Punkah Wallahs hear about this, they all go on strike. The local electricity workers walk out in sympathy, so the camp is suddenly without power. Then the workers at the telephone exchange go on strike. Gunner Solomons comes up with a plan to settle the dispute and reinstate the Punkah Wallahs
A Star is Born
Gunner Parkin is "removed" from the concert party. The Sergeant Major plots to have the rest of the gang sent "up the jungle".
The Jungle Patrol
Sergeant Major Williams talks the Colonel into letting him take the men from the Concert Party on a jungle survival course. The Sergeant Major thinks everyone is going without food and water, but Solly has arranged for Rangi Ram and the Char Wallah to follow behind with hot tea and food. While the Sergeant Major suffers from hunger and thirst, the men from the Concert Party keep sneaking off to eat and drink.
It's a Wise Child
Attempts are made to find out whether or not RSM Williams really IS Parky's father
The Road to Bannu
The Concert Party are on their way to put on a show for the troops at Bannu, on the Northwest Frontier. After a long, hot train journey, they set off by road on the last leg of the journey. The truck breaks down and the men are stranded. They find themselves surrounded by hostile tribesmen. Solly has to pose as Bing Crosby and put on a show for the tribesmen in order to pacify them. When Gloria appears as Dorothy Lamour, the leader of the tribesmen wants to buy 'her'.
The Inspector Calls
The Sergeant Major wants the men from the Concert Party to do guard duty and drill. The Colonel points out that they all have different uniforms, so they wouldn't look right on guard. The Sergeant Major plans to get the gang to dress up in similar uniforms by persuading them to include a 'military' number in the show. Solly manages to get hold of some uniforms and begins to rehearse 'The Road To Mandalay'. The General pays a visit to inspect the camp. He complains about the fact that the men in the camp all seem to be wearing different uniforms. Then he sees the Sergeant Major drilling the Concert Party, all dressed in similar uniforms, and insists on inspecting them.
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Stream It Ain't Half Hot Mum online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and war & politics series originally produced in English and released in 1974, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 17 viewers worldwide.
About It Ain't Half Hot Mum
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. Across 8 seasons and 56 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
It Ain't Half Hot Mum Cast and Characters
The cast features Windsor Davies (as Battery Sergeant-Major 'Shut Up' Williams), Melvyn Hayes (as Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont), Don Estelle (as Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden), Donald Hewlett (as Colonel Charles Reynolds), and Michael Knowles (as Captain Jonathan Ashwood). Their performances are a major reason It Ain't Half Hot Mum has built such a passionate audience.
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It Ain't Half Hot Mum flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does It Ain't Half Hot Mum have?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum has 56 episodes across 8 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is It Ain't Half Hot Mum good? What's the rating?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 17 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of It Ain't Half Hot Mum?
The main cast includes Windsor Davies, Melvyn Hayes, Don Estelle, and Donald Hewlett, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is It Ain't Half Hot Mum available in English?
Yes — It Ain't Half Hot Mum was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was It Ain't Half Hot Mum released?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum first aired in 1974.
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You can watch It Ain't Half Hot Mum online for free on Bowood.TV. All 56 episodes across 8 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does It Ain't Half Hot Mum have?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum currently has 8 seasons and a total of 56 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is It Ain't Half Hot Mum about?
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 ev… It belongs to the Comedy, War & Politics genres.
In which language is It Ain't Half Hot Mum originally available?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was It Ain't Half Hot Mum first released?
It Ain't Half Hot Mum first premiered on January 3, 1974 (1974). The series has since concluded its run.
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