Don't Tell Him Pike High Quality Prints
Don't Tell Him Pike High Quality Prints
Don't Tell Him Pike High Quality Prints
Don't Tell Him Pike High Quality Prints
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Don't Tell Him Pike Print, High Quality
Captain Mainwaring's exasperated warning about young Private Pike is one of the most quoted lines in British sitcom history, delivered with a face that says everything words cannot. If you have used it on a nephew, a new recruit, or anyone else who needed reminding of their place, this print has been waiting for your wall.
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These are not the same as the thin, cheap prints you can find elsewhere. This is a high-quality print on 240 gsm matte paper, sharp, fade-resistant, and finished to a standard you'll notice the moment you unbox it.
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A3 and A4 can be purchased with no frame or a black frame. A2 size comes without a frame (no fittings supplied) so that you can hang it as-is, or get it framed yourself.
- Printed on high-quality 240 gsm matte paper.
- Smooth matt finish - reduces glare.
- High-definition print ensures beautifully detailed results.
- See images for high-quality corner joints.
- Black Frames are 25mm smooth matt black wood.
- 2mm glass with an MDF backing board.
- Manufactured from high-quality solid wood.
- Constructed in Gloucestershire, UK.
- Framed prints come complete with easy-hanging fixings.
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Shipping starts from $4.75 (US) and £3.89 (UK). Exact rates show at checkout.
Don't Tell Him Pike Print, A Warning Every Household Needs
Captain Mainwaring never actually raises his voice. He does not need to. The look, the pause, and that one line carry every ounce of exasperation an entire platoon could inspire, and it lands just as well on a wall as it ever did on screen. A3 or A4, framed or not, it works anywhere someone in the house needs the occasional reminder to think before they speak.
The Thinking Behind Don't Tell Him Pike
The line comes from one of British television's most enduring sitcoms, where Captain Mainwaring's attempts to keep order among his home guard platoon are constantly undone by Private Pike's habit of saying exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong moment. It has outlasted its original episode by decades because most households have their own Pike, the one who never quite reads the room. Framed and hung somewhere visible, it becomes a running joke that never actually needs explaining twice, and it tends to outlast whatever excuse first prompted it onto the wall.
Don't Tell Him Pike Print That Gets It Right
The print is sharp, the paper substantial, and the framing clean, the same standard as every other design in the range. It suits a hallway, an office, or a living room, anywhere family or guests pass through and might need the occasional gentle warning. It tends to get a knowing laugh from anyone who grew up watching it and a curious grin from anyone who did not, and either reaction means it has done its job.
Don't Tell Him Pike Print FAQ
Where does the phrase "Don't Tell Him Pike" come from?
It is one of the most famous lines from a classic British sitcom about a Home Guard platoon, delivered by the exasperated commanding officer about his least reliable recruit, and it has stayed in common use ever since.
Who is this print most suited to?
Anyone who grew up watching the show and still quotes the line, plus anyone with a Pike of their own in the family who could use the occasional gentle reminder.
Will people who see it actually get the joke?
Fans of the show recognise it instantly, and it usually earns a laugh even from anyone who only half remembers where the line is from.
What kind of room does this print work best in?
A hallway, office, or living room all suit it well, anywhere it gets seen by the people who most need reminding of the message.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
All items are made to order. Each one is printed fresh for you, then given time for the ink to fully cure before it's quality checked and packed. Most orders ship within 2-3 business days.
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Tracking
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Returns
We want you to love your purchase. If you’re not 100% satisfied, we accept returns or exchanges within 60 days from the date you received your order.
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Contact
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Christmas delivery
We do everything we can to get orders printed, quality checked, and shipped quickly in the run-up to Christmas. Once your parcel is with the courier, delivery speed is outside our control, so please order early if you need it for a specific date.
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