Captain Mainwaring often a sympathetic subtext to his own personal neuroses; it is apparent several times that he devotes his energies to his Home Guard unit for a sense of comradeship and purpose lacking in other parts of his life, such as his career and marriage. On one occasion when his men spurned a parade to play darts against the ARP he expressed bewilderment, saying coming to the platoon is "the highlight of my day". It is frequently implied that he is trapped in a loveless and unhappy marriage to Elizabeth, his unseen wife, who is domineering, neurotic and withholding of affection.
Billy Mainwaring Hall and debutant full-back Paul Wheeler). His final test was against England in 1968. He captained Aberavon RFC in the 1969-70 and 1970-1 seasons playing on until the club's centenary season of 1976-7. During his career he formed a formidable club second row partnership firstly with Max Wiltshire and later with Allan Martin, both fellow internationals. After retirement he became a selector at Aberavon RFC. His mother was the famous Mrs Mainwaring, a vociferous supporter of Aberavon and whose humour (delivered from the stand) made her popular throughout Wales. Billy Mainwaring Gwilym Thomas Mainwaring, known as Billy Mainwaring, (born 24