A strict major is placed in command of a military song and dance troupe on a mission to entertain British forces in Singapore. However, the officer proves as much of a threat to his performers as the Communist forces trying to kill them, while a black marketeer in the group stirs up even more trouble. Comedy drama, with John Cleese and Denis Quilley.

It is 1947, the year of the communist rebellion in Malaya and the British army's SADUSEA (Song And Dance Unit South East Asia) are called to the Malayan Jungle to entertain the troops. The eccentric, bible-bashing Major Giles Flack (John Cleese) is in command of the unit. Flack is accompanied by an ageing, theatrical drama queen, Terri Dennis (Denis Quilley) who hopes to entertain the troops with his flamboyant impressions, but the bored troops find other ways to enjoy themselves.