Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.

Private Charlie Sage

Sergeant Grimshawe

Mary Sage

Captain Potts

Norah

Corporal Bill Copping

Private Peter Golightly

Private Horace Strong

Private James Bailey

Private Miles Haywood