Idle on Parade (also known as Idol on Parade)featured the adventures and misadventures of rock ‘n’ roll idol “Jeep” Jackson (Anthony Newley)who is drafted into the army for his National Service.
His sergeant is played by American import William Bendix (as an Irishman), while one of his fellow National Serviceman is played by comedy stooge Bernie Winters.
Jeep Jackson
Anthony Newley Sgt. Lush
William Bendix Caroline
Anne Aubrey Bertie
Lionel Jeffries Herbie
Sidney James Shorty
David Lodge Rene
Dilys Laye Commanding Officer
William Kendall Joseph Jackson
Bernie Winters Ron
Harry Fowler Ernie
Sean Kelly Cpl. Nerking
Gordon Needham
Director
John Gilling
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