It's That Man Again (film)

It's That Man Again (film) is a 1943 British comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Tommy Handley, Jack Train, Clarence Wright, and Vera Lynn. The film is based on the popular BBC radio show It's That Man Again, which was hugely successful during World War II.

The plot loosely follows the adventures of Tommy Handley, playing himself as the resourceful and somewhat hapless Minister of Aggravation, as he gets embroiled in various wartime schemes and situations. Many of the beloved characters from the radio show, such as Funf, Mrs. Mopp, Ali Oop, and Colonel Chinstrap, are featured in the film, with their signature catchphrases and comedic antics brought to the screen. Vera Lynn, the "Forces' Sweetheart," performs several musical numbers.

The film aimed to boost morale during the war and captured the spirit of the radio show's anarchic humor and quick-fire gags. It proved to be a popular cinema release and helped to solidify the radio program's legacy. Despite a thin narrative, the film is remembered for its rapid-fire jokes, catchphrases, and the iconic performances of Tommy Handley and the rest of the cast.