Follows the exploits of Hut 29, a dysfunctional group of soldiers and their National Service conscription into the British Army during the post war years.

Geoffrey Sumneras Major Upshot-Bagley
William Hartnellas Sergeant Major Percy Bullimore
Michael Medwinas Corporal Springer
Alfie Bassas Private Montague 'Excused Boots' Bisley
Norman Rossingtonas Private 'Cupcake' Cook
Charles Hawtreyas Private 'Professor' Hatchett
Bernard Bresslawas Private 'Popeye' Popplewell
Bill Fraseras Sergeant Major Claude Snudge
Jack Allenas Major 'Fishy' Upshot-Bagley